WPS Sort on macOS helps you organize sheet data with 9 core tasks; 9 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 9 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 9 | 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 Sheets on macOS is a spreadsheet data organization feature for users who need to sort data in WPS by column values. It supports ascending order, descending order, and custom sort settings. You can open Sort from the Data tab, the right-click menu, or the Home tab, then set the primary key, sort on option, order, and additional conditions in Custom Sort.
This feature works well for score sheets, sales records, inventory lists, and project trackers. When you need to review patterns quickly or reorder rows by more than one condition, Sort helps reduce manual row adjustments.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required internet connection for local sorting tasks |
| Other | Open an editable WPS spreadsheet file and make sure the target range contains complete data |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that Sort is available from the Data tab or the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports ascending, descending, and custom sort. You can set a primary key, sort on option, order, and add multiple conditions. | Microsoft Support shows table sorting in Word, including Sort by, Then by, ascending or descending order, and keeping the header row at the top. | Google Docs lets users sort table rows in ascending or descending order and also provides quick sort controls from the table. | Notion lets users sort database items by property in ascending or descending order and reorder multiple sorts by dragging them. | Adobe Acrobat official help focuses on page order, document structure, and PDF organization tasks rather than spreadsheet-style cell range sorting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: multiple entry points are available in the same sheet workflow; Distinct: custom sort supports multi-condition data arrangement for spreadsheet tasks. | Compared with WPS: the official Microsoft page here focuses on Word tables rather than a spreadsheet grid workflow. | Compared with WPS: the official Google Docs page focuses on document table rows, with sorting centered on table controls and right-click actions. | Compared with WPS: Notion sorting is built around database properties and views, which fits information management scenarios more than standard spreadsheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe official guidance is centered on PDF page or structure organization, not routine spreadsheet data sorting. |
| Official Source | — | Sort table contents | Add and edit tables | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Move or copy pages within PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If your main task is to reorder spreadsheet rows quickly, WPS Sort on macOS fits a sheet-based workflow with ascending, descending, and multi-condition custom sort options. Other products cover sorting in document tables, database views, or PDF page structures, so their sorting targets differ by use case.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organizing score sheets | Teachers, trainers | Need to reorder rows quickly by score or name | Use ascending or descending sort |
| 2 | Reviewing sales data | Sales and operations staff | Need to check values by amount or date order | Use sort commands from the ribbon |
| 3 | Preparing multi-column data review | Finance and admin staff | A single-column sort is not enough for complex order rules | Use Custom Sort and add multiple conditions |
| 4 | Quick right-click processing | Frequent spreadsheet users | Do not want to switch to the top tab bar to find commands | Use the Sort entry in the right-click menu |
| 5 | Fast access from Home | New or light users | Not familiar with the Data tab location | Open Sort from the Home tab |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic spreadsheet sorting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Ascending / Descending | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Custom Sort | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and broader add-on benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced tools and broader benefits are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the current pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet cleanup and basic sorting | Free | The sorting tasks in this guide are available directly and fit routine data organization |
| Need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional advanced tools and membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page