WPS Icon is an insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS for adding icon-style content to a target cell to improve readability and visual organization; it includes 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 |
| Version restriction | None stated | The feature information shows no version restriction |
| Membership restriction | None stated | The feature information shows no membership restriction |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon is a built-in insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS. It lets you place icon-style file or link content into a target cell to improve sheet presentation and make key information easier to identify.
This feature is useful for:
- adding icon-style content to a selected cell,
- opening the feature from the Insert tab,
- choosing an icon style in the pop-up window and completing insertion quickly.
Common use cases include status tracking sheets, resource navigation tables, and presentation-ready spreadsheets.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory connection is required for local insertion; keep a network connection available if the inserted content depends on online files or links |
| Other | You need access to WPS Spreadsheet and permission to edit the target worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer and complete setup by following the installation prompts |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Icon button is visible on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, you can use Insert > Icon to place icon-style content into a target cell and finish the insertion after choosing a style in the pop-up window. | Microsoft 365 provides Insert > Icons and supports inserting icons that can be rotated, recolored, and resized. | The Google Docs product page highlights templates, smart canvas, smart chips, collaboration, and eSignature, but it does not describe a matching icon-in-cell entry for spreadsheet editing. | Notion supports page icons and custom uploaded icons, mainly for page identification and page presentation. | Adobe Acrobat provides stamps for PDF review and markup, including adding and adjusting stamp objects in PDF files. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is directly available on the Insert tab in WPS Spreadsheet. Distinct: the workflow is focused on cell-level organization and spreadsheet presentation. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft presents icon insertion as a broader document-object feature with additional graphic editing options. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official page emphasizes collaborative document workflows rather than a spreadsheet cell icon insertion flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion icons are mainly page-level identifiers instead of a worksheet cell insertion workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe’s related feature is centered on PDF stamps and review markup rather than spreadsheet cell insertion. |
| Official Source | — | Insert icons in Microsoft 365 | Google Docs product page | Page icons and covers | Add or modify stamps |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to insert icon-style content directly while editing a spreadsheet, WPS keeps the workflow close to the sheet editing interface. Microsoft offers a broader icon object workflow, while Notion and Adobe focus on page identity and PDF markup in their related features.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Status tracking sheet | Administrative staff and project coordinators | Text-only status labels are not easy to scan | Insert icons into target cells to make status differences easier to spot |
| 2 | Resource navigation sheet | Teachers and trainers | File or link entries are scattered | Organize file or link access points with icon-style content |
| 3 | Presentation-ready data sheet | Reporting staff | The sheet looks too plain | Use icons to highlight key information visually |
| 4 | Task tracking sheet | Team members | Task priority is hard to identify quickly | Use different icon styles to distinguish task types |
| 5 | Template refinement | Everyday office users | The layout does not look clear enough | Add icons to key cells to improve readability |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Icon insertion | Available | Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | Available | Available |
| Additional advanced office features | Depends on the specific feature | More advanced features and extended benefits are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
| Templates and PDF extensions | Partially available | More benefits available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert icons and handle everyday spreadsheet editing | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction and fits light daily use |
| You also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other extended capabilities | WPS Premium | This is more suitable for users with ongoing needs for broader office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page