How to Use WPS Sheet Tab Color on macOS

This how-to guide covers 4 worksheet tab color tasks, all available without membership; use the How-to Index to jump to the method you need and follow the steps to apply or clear colors.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set a Tab Color from the Right-Click Menu

Entry path: Right-click worksheet tab → Worksheet Tab → Tab Color

1. Right-click the worksheet tab that you want to format.
2. Select Worksheet Tab.
3. Click Tab Color.
4. Select the color you want from the color panel.

Success Criteria

• The selected worksheet tab shows the color you chose.
• The tab color remains visible after you switch to another worksheet.

Tips While Using

• Tab color is only for visual identification and does not change worksheet data.
• If the tab is currently selected, the color may look slightly different from the unselected state.

2. Set a Tab Color from the Home Tab

Entry path: Home → Worksheet → Tab Color

1. Click the Home tab.
2. Open the Worksheet menu.
3. Click Tab Color.
4. Select the color you want from the color panel.

Success Criteria

• The current worksheet tab shows the new color.
• You can continue editing the worksheet and the color remains applied.

Tips While Using

• Before using the Home tab path, make sure the target worksheet is active.
• In large workbooks, using a consistent color rule makes sheets easier to identify later.

3. Clear a Tab Color from the Right-Click Menu

Entry path: Right-click worksheet tab → Worksheet Tab → Tab Color → No Fill Color

1. Right-click the worksheet tab that already has a color.
2. Select Worksheet Tab.
3. Click Tab Color.
4. Click No Fill Color.

Success Criteria

• The worksheet tab returns to its default display state.
• The previous color marker is removed.

Tips While Using

• Clearing the tab color removes only the color marker and does not delete the worksheet.
• If you want to reorganize the workbook later, you can apply a new tab color again.

4. Clear a Tab Color from the Home Tab

Entry path: Home → Worksheet → Tab Color → No Fill Color

1. Click the Home tab.
2. Open the Worksheet menu.
3. Click Tab Color.
4. Click No Fill Color.

Success Criteria

• The current worksheet tab no longer shows a custom color.
• Other worksheet tab colors in the workbook stay unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Before clearing the color, confirm that the current worksheet is the correct target.
• If you want to keep a classification system, record your color rules before removing them.