WPS Show Scale on iOS lets you zoom the spreadsheet view in or out while editing; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Show Scale is a view zoom feature in WPS Sheets for iOS. It helps you adjust how large or small the worksheet appears on screen based on your viewing needs.
Core capabilities:
- Pinch inward to zoom out in the spreadsheet editing area.
- Pinch outward to zoom in in the spreadsheet editing area.
- View the current zoom percentage in the center of the screen while adjusting.
- Use a zoom range from 30% to 400%.
This feature is useful for reviewing the full worksheet layout, checking small details, presenting spreadsheet content, and doing more precise editing on a mobile device.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No continuous internet connection is required for zooming; downloading, signing in, or syncing may require internet access |
| Other | Two-finger gestures must be performed inside the spreadsheet editing area, and touch input should work normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Verification after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, perform a two-finger zoom gesture, and check the zoom percentage shown in the center of the screen |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports two-finger zoom directly in the spreadsheet editing area on iOS, shows the current zoom percentage in the center of the screen, and supports a 30%–400% zoom range. | Microsoft Office supports zooming documents, presentations, and worksheets with zoom controls such as the zoom slider and view commands. | Google Docs Editors on iPhone and iPad support pinch-open and pinch-closed gestures to zoom files in or out. | Notion Presentation Mode enters fullscreen with an automatic zoom-to-fit view, focusing on page presentation rather than spreadsheet editing zoom control. | Adobe Acrobat supports page magnification, zoom in, zoom out, and preset magnification controls for PDF viewing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS is tailored to spreadsheet editing on iOS with direct two-finger zoom, visible percentage feedback, and a clearly stated 30%–400% range. | Compared with WPS: the official page describes general Office zoom methods and does not focus on two-finger percentage feedback in iOS spreadsheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Google also supports pinch zoom on iOS, but the official page does not state a specific minimum or maximum zoom percentage. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward presenting pages, not routine spreadsheet view scaling during editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page viewing rather than spreadsheet editing. |
| Official Source | — | Zoom in or out of a document, presentation, or worksheet | Zoom or change your document view | Presentation mode | Adjusting PDF views |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Show Scale is well suited to spreadsheet editing on iOS because it supports direct gesture-based zooming in the editing area and gives clear on-screen percentage feedback. Compared with broader document zoom tools or presentation-focused views, it is more direct for mobile spreadsheet work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Core issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review the full worksheet layout | Mobile office users | A small screen makes it hard to see the full structure at once | Pinch inward to zoom out and review the overall layout |
| 2 | Check cell details | Spreadsheet editors | Small text or dense data is hard to inspect | Pinch outward to zoom in for closer viewing |
| 3 | Present spreadsheet content | Users in reporting or discussion scenarios | Different areas need different viewing scales during explanation | Adjust the zoom level as the discussion changes |
| 4 | Edit with more touch precision | Phone users | Dense cells can cause mistaps | Zoom in to a more comfortable scale before editing |
| 5 | Confirm the current zoom state quickly | New users | It is not always clear how large the current view is | Check the zoom percentage shown in the center of the screen |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet view scaling | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Two-finger zoom in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional membership benefits | Refer to the current subscription page for plan details | Refer to the current subscription page for plan details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and basic editing | Free | Show Scale itself is available without membership and works well for routine viewing and editing |
| Broader premium feature needs | WPS Premium | If you also need other membership benefits, a subscription can be considered based on your overall usage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page