WPS Insert Icon is an icon insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheets on Android; it includes 2 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of rows marked Free in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of rows marked membership-related in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Icon is a built-in insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheets on Android. It lets you add graphical icons such as arrows, basic shapes, and markers to a worksheet for process explanation, data labeling, and visual emphasis.
Core tasks include:
- Insert an icon: Choose an icon from the icon library and place it as a floating picture or an embedded cell picture.
- Adjust icon position and size: Select an inserted icon and drag it to move or resize it.
This feature is useful for process tables, status labels, teaching examples, and spreadsheets that need visual cues.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device 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 basic local icon insertion; keep a connection available for online assets or account-related benefits |
| Other | To use icons marked for members, sign in with a WPS account that has the required benefits |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Spreadsheets on Android, go to Tools > Insert, and confirm that the Floating Picture / Embed to Cell > Icons entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS Spreadsheets on Android lets you insert icons from an icon library and place them as a floating picture or an embedded cell picture. After insertion, you can move and resize the icon. | Microsoft 365 lets users insert icons into documents, browse by category or search, and then rotate, recolor, and resize them. | Google Docs mainly uses the Drawing tool to insert shapes, lines, text, and images, rather than a dedicated icon library. | Notion lets users add page icons or upload custom icons, mainly for page identification instead of object editing inside a spreadsheet grid. | Adobe Acrobat provides stamps and visual markup tools for PDF review, rather than an icon library workflow inside spreadsheet cells. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports icon insertion directly in the Android spreadsheet workflow and offers both floating picture and embedded cell picture placement, which fits cell-based layout needs more closely. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft supports icon insertion and editing, but the official page focuses on Microsoft 365 document workflows and does not describe cell-embedded icon placement in spreadsheets. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on drawing objects and simple shape editing, with less emphasis on direct icon-library insertion inside spreadsheet content. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for page decoration and page identity, not for inserting and adjusting icons inside spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for PDF commenting and review marks than spreadsheet-oriented icon placement for data presentation. |
| Official Source | — | Insert icons in Microsoft 365 | Use drawings and markups in Google Docs | Page icons and covers | Add and modify stamps in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
For mobile spreadsheet editing, WPS Insert Icon is closer to cell-based layout and data-marking needs. If your main task is page decoration, drawing-canvas editing, or PDF review, the other products are oriented toward those content types instead.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Process step labeling | Office users | Text-only process descriptions are not visual enough | Insert arrows and basic shapes to show flow direction |
| 2 | Data status marking | Spreadsheet editors | Important statuses are hard to identify quickly | Insert check marks, crosses, stars, and similar icons |
| 3 | Teaching examples | Teachers and trainers | Example sheets need clearer visual guidance | Use floating pictures to highlight key areas |
| 4 | Cell content styling | Light design users | Spreadsheet presentation looks plain | Use embedded cell pictures so icons display with cells |
| 5 | Pre-print emphasis | Report creators | Important points are not prominent enough on paper | Add icons before printing to strengthen visual emphasis |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic icon insertion | ✅ Some icon assets are available | ✅ Available |
| Icons marked for members | ❌ Not available | ✅ Available |
| Account-related added benefits | Provided according to free account access | Refer to the benefits shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily spreadsheet labeling and basic visual explanation | Free version | It already supports common icon insertion and basic adjustment |
| Frequent creation of presentation-style sheets or need for more icon assets | WPS Premium | Member-marked icon assets are available, giving a broader asset selection |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page