WPS Signature is a spreadsheet signing feature on Android; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | There are no membership-related topics in the current index |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Signature is a built-in spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for Android that lets you place a handwritten signature or signature image into a sheet. It is useful for contracts, confirmation forms, declarations, and other files that need a visible signature mark.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the signature entry from Tools > Insert > Signature.
- Create a new signature by handwriting, camera recognition, or importing from the album.
- Insert an existing signature into the current spreadsheet.
- Delete an inserted signature and keep the signature visible in print output.
This feature does not currently support transparency adjustment.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Android device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local signature insertion; network access is needed for app download and updates |
| Other | Camera or album permission is needed when you use camera recognition or import from the album |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, enter a spreadsheet, go to Tools > Insert, and confirm that the Signature entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you insert a signature directly in a spreadsheet on Android, with support for handwritten signatures, camera recognition, album import, deletion, and printed output retention. | Word lets users scan a handwritten signature as an image and insert it into a document, and it also supports a signature line. | Google Docs supports image insertion and image adjustments such as transparency, brightness, and contrast. | Notion supports image upload, image embedding by URL, drag-and-drop placement, cropping, and replacement. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports four signature methods: Type, Draw, Image, and Mobile for document signing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct signature entry inside spreadsheets on Android and supports three quick input methods for mobile use. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on inserting a signature image or signature line in documents, with less emphasis on a spreadsheet-specific mobile signature entry. | Compared with WPS: Google provides more image adjustment controls, including transparency, but its official guidance centers on image editing rather than a spreadsheet signature tool. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward general media management and does not describe a dedicated spreadsheet signature entry. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on formal e-sign workflows and signature method selection than lightweight insertion inside a spreadsheet. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a signature in a Word document | Insert or delete images & videos | Images, files & media | Fill and sign a document |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to add a signature quickly inside a spreadsheet on Android and continue editing the sheet, WPS offers a more direct path. Other products are better suited to document-style signature placement, general image handling, or full e-sign workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract confirmation | Sales and business users | A signature needs to be added quickly on mobile | Open Tools > Insert > Signature and insert an existing or new signature |
| 2 | On-site acceptance records | Project and service staff | A sheet must be signed immediately after field updates | Use handwritten signature input directly in the spreadsheet |
| 3 | Converting a paper signature to digital use | Admin and finance users | A paper signature must be reused in an electronic sheet | Use camera recognition or import from the album |
| 4 | Printed filing | Users who keep paper records | The signature must remain visible after printing | The signature is printed as part of the spreadsheet content |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert signatures in spreadsheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert signatures in spreadsheets occasionally | Free | The signature insertion workflow is available for this use case |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | It fits users who want storage and additional office-related benefits together |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page