Move and Copy Worksheet in WPS on iOS helps you reorder sheet tabs and create worksheet copies in the same file; 2 core tasks, 2 available without membership, and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Move and Copy Worksheet is a worksheet management feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you change the order of worksheet tabs and create a copy of the current worksheet inside the same spreadsheet.
Core tasks include:
- Move a worksheet: Long-press a worksheet tab and drag it to a new position to reorganize a multi-sheet file.
- Copy a worksheet: Use the floating toolbar on a worksheet tab to create a duplicate while keeping the original sheet unchanged.
- Review copy naming: The copied worksheet is created after the original sheet and uses the original name with a numbered suffix.
This feature is useful for report organization, template reuse, and version-based editing in spreadsheets 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 internet connection is required for local worksheet moving or copying |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet that contains multiple worksheets and make sure the worksheet tab area is visible |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that you can long-press or tap worksheet tabs |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you move worksheet tabs directly and copy the current worksheet from the tab toolbar. The copy appears after the original sheet and keeps the original name with a numbered suffix. | Microsoft Excel officially supports moving or copying entire worksheets. You can drag a worksheet tab to move it or use Move or Copy Sheet to create a copy. | Google officially documents making a copy of a file and working with spreadsheet files in Google Sheets. Its public help content is clearer for file-level copying than worksheet-tab copying. | Notion officially supports multiple database views and lets you duplicate a view, but the object is a database view rather than a spreadsheet worksheet. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports moving or copying PDF pages. The object is a PDF page rather than a spreadsheet worksheet. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps move and copy actions close to worksheet tabs, which is convenient for quick sheet organization on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Excel covers broader worksheet copy and move scenarios, including other workbooks, while this WPS workflow is focused on worksheet actions inside the current file on iOS. | Compared with WPS: Google's official help is more focused on file copies and cloud-based collaboration, while WPS provides a more direct worksheet-tab workflow for sheet organization inside one spreadsheet. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for database views and page organization, not traditional worksheet tab management. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF page organization, not worksheet management in spreadsheets. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data | Create, view, or download a file | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Move or copy pages in PDFs in Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
WPS provides a direct worksheet-tab workflow for moving and copying sheets on iOS, which fits users who need to reorganize tabs or create quick worksheet duplicates in the same spreadsheet. If your work centers on database views or PDF pages, the compared products address different content types and use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reorder report sheets | Finance teams, operations teams | Worksheet order is hard to follow | Long-press a worksheet tab and drag it to a new position |
| 2 | Reuse a template sheet | Students, administrative staff | The original structure needs to stay unchanged | Use Copy to create a separate worksheet duplicate |
| 3 | Back up a key data sheet | Data organizers | Editing the original sheet directly is risky | Copy the worksheet first and edit the duplicate |
| 4 | Create similar sheets quickly | Project members | The same layout must be created repeatedly | Copy an existing worksheet and rename it for reuse |
| 5 | Keep stage-based versions | Analysts | Different processing stages need separate versions | Copy the worksheet and record each stage in its own sheet |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Move worksheets | Available | Available |
| Copy worksheets | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and broader extended features | Some features are limited | More advanced features and extended benefits are available |
| Cloud storage and template resources | Basic quota and basic resources | Higher quota and more resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reordering worksheets and copying a single sheet in daily work | Free version | The worksheet move and copy workflow is available for regular spreadsheet organization |
| Handling spreadsheets together with broader PDF, template, or cloud needs | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who often work across multiple office scenarios |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page