WPS Sort is a spreadsheet data arrangement feature on iOS; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 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 | All tasks in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Sort in WPS Spreadsheet on iOS helps you organize spreadsheet data by rearranging selected content in ascending or descending order. It is useful when you need to sort spreadsheet data on iPhone or iPad for faster review, cleanup, and lookup.
Core capabilities include:
- Sort a selected data range through Tools > Data in ascending or descending order for full-range table cleanup.
- Sort from the floating column menu for faster single-column adjustments while reviewing data.
This feature fits score sheets, contact lists, inventory tables, and task records. After sorting, you can use Undo to return to the previous state.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | iPhone or iPad with one of the latest supported iOS versions |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | Sorting itself does not require a network connection; downloading, installing, and account sync do |
| Other | Open an editable spreadsheet in WPS and select the target data range or column before sorting |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, then sign in and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-install check | Open a spreadsheet, select data, and confirm that Data-related options are available under Tools |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports ascending or descending sorting for selected spreadsheet data on iOS, with Undo available to cancel the result. | Microsoft supports sorting in Word tables and Excel data ranges, including ascending, descending, and custom sorting. | Google Sheets supports alphabetical and numerical sorting, and also supports additional sort columns and filters. | Notion database views support ascending or descending sorting by property and can keep sort rules in a view. | Adobe Acrobat official guidance in this area focuses on PDF reading order and tag order, not spreadsheet data sorting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: direct sorting entry from the bottom Tools panel or the floating column menu on iOS. Distinct: Undo can quickly restore the previous order after sorting. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's cited help content is centered on Word or Excel workflows rather than the same lightweight iOS spreadsheet entry flow. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes web-based sheet sorting and filtering, while WPS is closer to mobile Office spreadsheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion sorting is built around database properties and views, which fits structured workspace data more than traditional cell-based spreadsheets. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's cited official capability is not focused on spreadsheet sorting workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Sort table contents | Sort & filter your data | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Reading Order tool for PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Sort is well suited to handling traditional spreadsheet data directly on iOS, with short steps and clear entry points. Google and Notion also provide sorting features, but they are more oriented toward online sheets or database views, while Adobe's official capability focus is outside spreadsheet sorting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organizing score lists | Teachers, students | Scores need to be reviewed from high to low or by name | Select the score range and apply ascending or descending sort |
| 2 | Checking inventory sheets | Store and warehouse staff | Item quantities or IDs are out of order | Reorder data through Tools > Data |
| 3 | Reviewing contact lists | Sales and admin teams | Long lists take time to scan manually | Sort the target column by text or number order |
| 4 | Arranging task priorities | Project members | Task records are mixed and hard to process | Sort the priority or date column |
| 5 | Reverting a temporary sort | Mobile office users | The original order is needed again after review | Use Undo to restore the previous state |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet ascending/descending sort | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF, template, and extended benefits | Some features are limited | More complete access is provided |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and simple spreadsheet cleanup | Free | Sorting is directly available and fits light mobile work |
| Broader cross-module needs | WPS Premium | Useful if you also need more PDF, template, and extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page