WPS Icon is an insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows that lets you place icon-style visual elements in worksheet-related scenarios; 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 |
| Version limits | No specific limit stated | The current feature information does not list a version threshold |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Icon is a built-in insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows for adding icon-style visual elements to a worksheet. It helps make status markers, labels, and highlighted information easier to recognize in spreadsheet content.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert icons into a worksheet from the Insert tab.
- Choose an icon style in the pop-up window.
- Complete insertion quickly for spreadsheet formatting and visual labeling.
Common use cases include status tracking, information prompts, and spreadsheet formatting. It helps reduce reliance on text-only cues and makes key information easier to scan in WPS Office spreadsheet work.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows desktop environment that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is typically needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed, and you should be able to open WPS Spreadsheet files normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheet, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the Icon button is available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheet provides an Icon entry on the Insert tab so you can choose an icon style and insert it into the current worksheet. | Microsoft 365 lets users insert icons through Insert > Icons, then search, browse by category, and adjust color, rotation, and size after insertion. | Google Docs does not present the same built-in icon library entry in its editor flow; related visual elements are commonly created through Drawing tools with shapes, lines, text, and images. | Notion lets users add page icons with emoji, icons, or uploaded custom files for page-level identification. | Adobe Acrobat provides a stamp workflow for placing stamp-style visual marks in PDFs, rather than a spreadsheet icon library. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The icon entry is placed directly in the spreadsheet insertion workflow, which fits worksheet editing and visual marking tasks. Distinct: The steps are short for adding icon-style elements in cell-related scenarios. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers broader post-insertion formatting and cross-app document support, while the workflow is not limited to spreadsheet cell-related use. | Compared with WPS: Google relies more on drawing or image-based alternatives, so the direct icon insertion path is less explicit for spreadsheet-style marking. | Compared with WPS: Notion icons are mainly for page identity and page presentation, not for inserting icon elements into spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: Adobe stamps are oriented toward PDF review and annotation rather than routine icon insertion inside spreadsheet content. |
| Official Source | — | Insert icons in Microsoft 365 | Use drawings and markups | Page icons and covers | Add and modify stamps in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is adding visual markers inside a worksheet on Windows, WPS Icon fits the spreadsheet editing flow directly. Other products also provide visual elements, but their entry points, editing models, and target scenarios differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Status tracking sheets | Office staff | Text alone is not always easy to scan | Insert icons to mark status more clearly |
| 2 | Data dashboard cleanup | Data organizers | Important items do not stand out enough | Use icons to strengthen visual emphasis |
| 3 | Teaching spreadsheets | Teachers and students | Dense spreadsheet content is harder to read | Add icons to improve visual structure |
| 4 | Project tracking lists | Project members | Task categories are harder to distinguish quickly | Use different icon styles for category cues |
| 5 | Daily report formatting | General users | Reports look too plain | Add icons to enrich worksheet presentation |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Icon insertion | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced template benefits |
| Advanced PDF and some extended tools | Partly limited | More benefits available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to insert icons in spreadsheets and handle everyday editing | Free | The current feature information does not show a membership requirement for this icon feature |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader document tools | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who want additional office benefits beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page