WPS Highlight Rows and Columns on iOS helps you emphasize the row and column of the current cell for easier spreadsheet navigation; 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 display aid in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It helps you identify the row and column of the currently selected cell more quickly while viewing or editing a worksheet.
Core capabilities include:
- Highlight the current row and column: Use the in-app command to emphasize the row and column of the active cell.
- Improve navigation in large sheets: Make it easier to confirm horizontal and vertical position in data-heavy worksheets.
- Support mobile spreadsheet review: Reduce repeated cross-checking when working on iPhone or iPad.
This feature is useful for reviewing detailed tables, checking values, and making light spreadsheet edits on mobile devices.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection for local spreadsheet viewing; internet is needed for download and sign-in |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file before using this feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and check the Tools area for the Highlight Rows and Columns entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS provides a Highlight Rows and Columns entry in spreadsheet tools to emphasize the row and column of the current cell for faster positioning. | Microsoft support content for Word focuses on inserting rows and columns in tables and applying table shading, rather than a mobile spreadsheet view that highlights the active cell’s row and column together. | Google Sheets documentation says conditional formatting can format cells, rows, or columns, but on iPhone and iPad you can only view conditional formatting rules and not edit them. | Notion table views support database-style tables, row and column rearrangement, wrap text, and property-based organization, but they are not centered on active-cell row-and-column highlighting in a spreadsheet grid. | Adobe Acrobat documentation highlights page content regions for reading order and accessibility review in PDFs, which is different from spreadsheet row-and-column positioning. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The feature is available directly inside the iOS spreadsheet interface for current-cell positioning and quick visual tracking. | Compared with WPS: the official material reviewed here focuses on table structure and shading rather than active-cell row-and-column highlighting in a spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets on iOS can display existing conditional formatting rules, but the official page says those rules cannot be edited on iPhone or iPad. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database organization and property management, while WPS is more direct for cell-level spreadsheet navigation. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s highlighted regions are for PDF accessibility structure checks, not for navigating the current cell in a worksheet. |
| Official Source | — | Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word | Use conditional formatting rules in Google Sheets | Table view – Notion Help Center | Reading Order tool for PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: For users who need to locate the current cell more quickly while reviewing spreadsheets on iPhone or iPad, WPS Highlight Rows and Columns is more directly aligned with that task. The alternatives reviewed here focus more on table structure, conditional formatting, database organization, or PDF accessibility workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing long data tables | Finance staff, admins, students | It is easy to lose track of position in large sheets | Highlight the current row and column together |
| 2 | Checking cell values | Mobile office users | Small screens make row and column alignment harder to follow | Use visual emphasis to confirm the active area quickly |
| 3 | Making light edits | Users who update data on the go | It is harder to judge context before editing | Locate the current position first, then edit with more confidence |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Highlight Rows and Columns | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to review spreadsheets on iOS and use Highlight Rows and Columns | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader premium benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want additional storage and extended feature access |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page