Insert/Delete Worksheet in WPS on Windows helps you add or remove worksheets in a workbook; this guide covers 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | 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 Worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows is used to manage the number of worksheets in a workbook. It lets you add new worksheets for more data and remove worksheets that are no longer needed. Common entry points include the Home tab sheet menu, the new sheet button on the sheet tab bar, and the right-click menu on a sheet tab.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a new worksheet from the ribbon for a standard menu-based workflow.
- Insert a new worksheet from the sheet tab bar for quick repeated sheet creation.
- Insert a new worksheet by right-clicking a sheet tab for nearby sheet management.
- Delete a worksheet from the ribbon for a command-based cleanup workflow.
- Delete a worksheet by right-clicking a sheet tab for direct tab-level management.
This feature is useful for monthly reports, project-based workbook organization, draft sheet cleanup, and final workbook preparation. The shortcut to insert a worksheet is Shift + F11.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for inserting or deleting local worksheets |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Spreadsheet workbook and have permission to edit the current file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that the sheet tab bar and the Home tab are visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting or deleting worksheets from the Home tab, the sheet tab bar, and the right-click menu, and provides the Shift + F11 shortcut to insert a new worksheet. | Excel supports inserting a worksheet with the New Sheet plus icon or Home > Insert > Insert Sheet, and deleting a worksheet from the sheet tab menu or Home > Delete > Delete Sheet. | Google Sheets supports deleting sheets from the sheet tab menu and lists Shift + F11 as the shortcut to insert a new sheet. | Notion does not use a traditional worksheet structure. It organizes information through database views such as table, board, timeline, and calendar. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF page management, including adding and organizing pages, rather than worksheet tabs in a spreadsheet workbook. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides ribbon, tab-bar, and right-click entry points in one spreadsheet workflow. Distinct: It is directly aligned with workbook sheet management tasks on Windows. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers similar worksheet insert and delete paths for spreadsheet workbooks. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets centers sheet management in a browser-based interface and sheet tab menus. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for database views and pages, not worksheet insertion or deletion in a workbook. | Compared with WPS: Adobe manages PDF pages instead of spreadsheet worksheets, so the use case is different. |
| Official Source | — | Insert or delete a worksheet | Protect, hide & edit sheets; Keyboard shortcuts for Google Sheets | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Add pages |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to manage worksheet structure inside a spreadsheet workbook, WPS provides direct insert and delete entry points on Windows. Microsoft Excel follows a similar worksheet workflow, Google Sheets is more browser-centered, and Notion and Adobe focus on different content models.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add a new monthly report sheet | Finance teams, administrative staff | A new reporting sheet is needed every month | Insert a worksheet from the ribbon or the sheet tab bar |
| 2 | Split project data into separate sheets | Project managers, operations staff | One workbook needs separate sheets for different projects | Insert worksheets from the right-click menu and name them separately |
| 3 | Remove draft sheets | Data organizers | The workbook still contains unused draft sheets | Delete worksheets from the ribbon |
| 4 | Delete an extra sheet created by mistake | General office users | An unnecessary worksheet was created accidentally | Right-click the target sheet tab and delete it |
| 5 | Create multiple blank sheets quickly | Frequent spreadsheet editors | Several empty sheets are needed in a short time | Use the tab bar button or Shift + F11 |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert/Delete Worksheet | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core Office features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited quantity | More template benefits |
| PDF and advanced tools | Basic access | More advanced tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday workbook editing and normal worksheet insertion or deletion | Free version | This feature itself is available without an additional subscription |
| Users who also need more cloud storage, templates, or advanced tools | WPS Premium | Suitable when you need broader capabilities beyond worksheet management |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page