WPS Highlight Rows and Columns is a viewing aid in WPS Spreadsheet on Android; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Highlight Rows and Columns is a viewing aid in WPS Spreadsheet on Android. It helps you identify the row and column of the currently selected cell while browsing a worksheet.
Core uses include:
- Turn on Highlight Rows and Columns from the View tab.
- Track the current cell position more clearly in large worksheets.
- Review row and column intersections more easily on a mobile screen.
This feature is useful when you review detailed tables, check cross-referenced data, or browse large spreadsheets on Android.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local viewing |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and enter the worksheet view or editing screen |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools → View and confirm that Highlight Rows and Columns is available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet on Android provides a direct Tools → View → Highlight Rows and Columns entry to show the active cell's row and column while viewing a worksheet. | Microsoft Excel's official page here focuses on conditional formatting, which highlights cells or ranges based on rules and values. | Google Sheets officially supports conditional formatting for cells, rows, or columns, including custom formulas for full-row formatting. | Notion table view officially supports table-style database views, bulk editing, row and column arrangement, and property display management. | Adobe Acrobat's official page here focuses on PDF reading order highlights and tagging checks rather than spreadsheet row and column highlighting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: direct access inside the Android spreadsheet interface for active row-and-column viewing; Distinct: better aligned with mobile worksheet navigation. | Compared with WPS: the official capability described here is rule-based formatting, not an active row-and-column viewing aid in a mobile spreadsheet interface. | Compared with WPS: the official capability described here is condition-based or formula-based formatting, not instant highlighting of the active cell's row and column during worksheet browsing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is positioned around database-style table management and views, not spreadsheet-style active row and column highlighting. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's documented highlight-related tool is for PDF accessibility and reading order, not worksheet navigation. |
| Official Source | — | Conditional formatting in Excel | Conditional formatting in Google Sheets | Table view | Reading Order tool for PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to identify the current cell position quickly while viewing spreadsheets on Android, WPS offers a more direct in-app path for this task. The official pages from the other products describe conditional formatting, database views, or PDF structure tools, which serve different use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Browsing long worksheets | Mobile office users | It is easy to lose track of the current position in large tables | Turn on Highlight Rows and Columns to see the full row and column of the selected cell |
| 2 | Checking intersecting data | Finance users, operations users, students | Row headers and column headers are harder to follow on a phone screen | Use row and column highlighting to locate the intersection cell faster |
| 3 | Reviewing data during meetings | Team members | Small screens make large worksheets harder to scan | Use the highlight effect to keep the current data position clear |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight Rows and Columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet viewing and editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced tools and extended services | Some capabilities may be limited | More advanced tools and extended services are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to view spreadsheets on Android and use Highlight Rows and Columns | Free | This feature is available for everyday browsing and checking tasks |
| You also need more advanced tools or extended services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you use additional advanced capabilities in the same app |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page