WPS Strikethrough on iOS lets you apply or remove a strikethrough effect for spreadsheet cell text; this guide covers 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 | This feature does not require WPS Premium |
About This Feature
Overview
Strikethrough is a text-formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheets. It adds a horizontal line through text in a cell, which is useful for marking completed items, outdated values, replaced content, or reference-only entries.
On iPhone or iPad, you can open the bottom Tools panel, switch to the Home tab, and tap Strikethrough to apply the effect. Tap the same button again to remove it.
This is a practical formatting option for mobile spreadsheet editing when you need to review lists, update status markers, or keep old values visible without deleting them.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | Strikethrough is a local editing feature and does not require a constant connection for daily use; internet access is needed for download, sign-in, and sync |
| Other | You need to open an editable spreadsheet file; if the file is read-only, switch to an editable state first |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to your account, and open a spreadsheet to use text-formatting tools |
| Post-install check | Open any spreadsheet, select a cell, go to Tools → Home, and confirm that the Strikethrough button is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS spreadsheets on iOS, you can open Tools → Home and apply or remove strikethrough for selected cell text. | Microsoft Support explains that Word supports applying or removing strikethrough from the Home tab, mainly for document text formatting. | Google Docs Help explains that users can apply strikethrough from the toolbar or Format > Text for document text. | Notion Help explains that strikethrough is available through Markdown-style input or keyboard shortcuts for page text. | Adobe Acrobat Help focuses on markup and review tools for PDFs, with a workflow centered on comments and annotations rather than spreadsheet cell text formatting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the formatting path is available directly inside the iOS spreadsheet editing flow; Distinct: it fits quick status marking for cell content on mobile. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance is centered on document text in Word, not spreadsheet cell formatting on iOS. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on document text formatting rather than a spreadsheet cell workflow on iOS. | Compared with WPS: strikethrough is mainly used for page content in a workspace, not spreadsheet cell formatting. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is oriented toward PDF review and markup workflows instead of lightweight spreadsheet text formatting on iOS. |
| Official Source | — | Apply or remove strikethrough text formatting | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Keyboard shortcuts | Add comments to selected text or images in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to mark spreadsheet cell content quickly on iPhone or iPad, WPS provides a workflow that is closer to mobile spreadsheet editing. The other products also support strikethrough or related markup behavior, but their official guidance is more focused on document text, workspace content, or PDF review.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Core need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark completed items | Mobile office users | Need to distinguish completed and pending entries in a spreadsheet | Apply strikethrough to the related cell text |
| 2 | Keep outdated values visible | Data整理 users | Need to keep old values for reference without treating them as current | Add strikethrough to outdated cell content |
| 3 | Review replacement content | Team collaborators | Need to mark text that will be replaced later while editing on mobile | Use strikethrough before entering updated content |
| 4 | Check lists on the go | Students and personal users | Need a clear visual marker for processed items in lists | Show completed entries with strikethrough |
| 5 | Prepare tables before sharing | Reporting users | Need to keep original entries visible but visually de-emphasized | Use strikethrough to reduce emphasis on older content |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use strikethrough in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Office editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| Some advanced PDF and AI tools | Limited access | Broader access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic formatting such as strikethrough in iOS spreadsheets | Free | This feature is available without a premium plan |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or advanced tools | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who work across devices and use extended features more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page