Insert or delete cells in WPS on Android 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 | This feature can be used without membership |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert or delete cells is a spreadsheet editing feature in WPS Office for Android. It helps you adjust the structure of an existing worksheet by changing the position of cells, rows, and columns.
Core tasks include:
- Insert cells from the Home tab and choose to shift cells right, shift cells down, insert an entire row, or insert an entire column.
- Delete cells from the Home tab and choose to shift cells left, shift cells up, delete an entire row, or delete an entire column.
- Insert cells from the Insert tab for quick structure changes while editing on mobile.
This feature is useful for mobile spreadsheet cleanup, adding space for new entries, and removing extra cells in a data range.
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 local editing; a connection is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | You need to open a spreadsheet file and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your Android device, then sign in or open a spreadsheet file directly |
| Check after installation | Open a spreadsheet, tap Tools at the bottom, and confirm that Home or Insert options are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you insert or delete cells in a spreadsheet and supports shifting cells, inserting rows, and inserting columns from in-app editing menus. | Microsoft Support explains how to add a cell, row, or column in a Word table, including shifting cells right or down, but the documented workflow is for document tables rather than spreadsheet grids. | Google Docs Help explains how to add or delete rows, columns, and tables, plus merge or split cells, but the workflow is centered on document tables. | Notion Help describes table views and simple tables for databases, including rearranging rows and columns and wrapping cell content, rather than spreadsheet-style cell insertion and deletion. | Adobe Acrobat web help focuses on editing PDF text, images, objects, and pages, not spreadsheet cell structure changes. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides direct spreadsheet cell structure editing on Android, including shift-based insertion and deletion inside the mobile editing interface. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on Word table layout, so its documented use case is different from spreadsheet data editing on Android. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is for document table formatting and structure, not mobile spreadsheet cell editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are oriented toward databases and content organization instead of spreadsheet cell movement operations. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for PDF editing workflows rather than spreadsheet cell structure editing. |
| Official Source | — | Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word | Add and edit tables | Table view | Edit PDFs in Acrobat on the web |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to adjust spreadsheet cell positions, rows, or columns directly on an Android device, WPS offers a workflow that is closer to mobile spreadsheet editing. The other products listed here support tables or content editing as well, but their official guidance is more focused on document tables, database views, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add space in the middle of a data range | Mobile office users | There is no empty position for new entries | Insert cells and choose Shift Right or Shift Down |
| 2 | Remove extra data areas | Spreadsheet maintainers | Unneeded cells or incorrect structure remain in the sheet | Delete cells and choose Shift Left, Shift Up, Entire Row, or Entire Column |
| 3 | Adjust rows or columns quickly | Field staff and on-the-go editors | A phone-based workflow needs fast structure changes | Use the Home or Insert tab to add cells, rows, or columns |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet editing on Android | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert or delete cells | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage and additional benefits | Basic allocation | More benefits are listed on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday mobile spreadsheet edits and structure changes | Free | This feature is available directly without membership |
| Users who also need more cloud storage or other added benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want broader membership benefits in addition to this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page