Insert/Delete Cell in WPS on iOS helps you adjust spreadsheet structure on mobile; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Insert/Delete Cell is a built-in spreadsheet editing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It is used to adjust the structure of cells, rows, and columns in an existing worksheet.
Core tasks include:
- Insert cells from the Home tab to shift the active cell right or down, or insert an entire row or column.
- Delete cells from the Home tab to shift surrounding cells left or up, or delete an entire row or column.
- Insert cells from the Insert tab during editing for quick local changes.
This feature is useful for reorganizing worksheet structure, adding data between existing entries, and removing unnecessary cells. It helps reduce manual copy-and-paste adjustments and supports spreadsheet editing directly on iPhone or iPad.
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 is required for local cell structure edits; network access is needed for download, sign-in, or cloud actions |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file and make sure it is in editable mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Home or Insert tools are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you insert cells, delete cells, and choose shift right, shift down, shift left, shift up, entire row, or entire column actions in a spreadsheet workflow. | Microsoft Word supports adding cells, rows, and columns and deleting cells, rows, or columns in document tables, with options such as Shift cells right, Shift cells down, Insert entire row, and Insert entire column. | Google Docs supports adding and deleting table rows and columns, plus table resizing and styling, but its official guidance focuses on document tables rather than spreadsheet-style cell shifting. | Notion table view is built around databases, where rows are entries and columns are properties; it supports table views, row and column rearrangement, and bulk edits instead of traditional spreadsheet cell insertion with shift behavior. | Adobe Acrobat on the web focuses on editing PDF text, images, and objects and organizing pages; its official help does not describe spreadsheet-style cell insertion or deletion. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Better aligned with mobile spreadsheet editing. Distinct: It combines cell shift actions and entire row or column actions in one feature flow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft’s official pages here focus on document table layout rather than spreadsheet structure editing on iOS. | Compared with WPS: Google’s official page emphasizes document table row and column management, not spreadsheet cell shift insertion or deletion. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to database-style information management and does not center on spreadsheet cell movement after insertion or deletion. | Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF content editing instead of worksheet cell structure changes. |
| Official Source | — | Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word / Delete a row, column, or cell from a table | Add and edit tables | Table view | Edit PDFs in Acrobat on the web |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to adjust worksheet structure quickly on mobile, WPS is more closely aligned with spreadsheet editing tasks. Microsoft and Google focus more on document tables in the cited pages, while Notion and Adobe serve database and PDF editing scenarios instead.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add data in the middle of a sheet | Mobile office users | New content needs to be inserted between existing values | Insert cells and choose Shift Right or Shift Down |
| 2 | Remove unnecessary content | Users cleaning up worksheets | Some local data is no longer needed | Delete cells and choose Shift Left or Shift Up |
| 3 | Add a full record row | Users maintaining records | A new record needs to be added at the current position | Insert an entire row from the Home tab |
| 4 | Add a new field column | Users maintaining structured data | A new field needs to be added to the sheet | Insert an entire column from the Home tab |
| 5 | Edit sheet structure on the go | Users working away from a desktop | The table structure must be updated on iOS | Use the Tools panel to complete the change directly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert/Delete Cell | Available | Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | Available | Available |
| Additional extended benefits | Depends on the services shown for the current account | Includes more extended benefits and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday cell insertion or deletion | Free | This feature itself is available directly |
| Office work that also needs more extended services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also use broader membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page