WPS strikethrough on macOS adds a line through text in spreadsheet cells; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Strikethrough in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS is a text-formatting feature that places a horizontal line through text in a cell. It is useful for marking content as completed, canceled, invalid, or no longer in use.
Core tasks include:
- Add or remove strikethrough from the Home tab with the strikethrough button.
- Open font settings and enable strikethrough for more detailed text formatting.
- Open Format Cells from the right-click menu and turn on strikethrough from font options.
This feature is useful for task lists, price adjustment records, inventory status marks, and review notes.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for macOS |
| Network | Strikethrough is a local formatting feature and does not require a network connection |
| Other | You need to open or create a WPS spreadsheet file and have permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the macOS installer and complete setup by following the on-screen prompts |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that a strikethrough-related entry is available on the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports adding or removing strikethrough in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS through the ribbon button, the font settings dialog, and the right-click Format Cells path. | Microsoft Word supports single strikethrough from Home and double strikethrough from the Font dialog box. | Google Docs supports strikethrough from the toolbar or the Format menu for document text. | Notion supports strikethrough on selected text with a shortcut or Markdown styling. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on comments and markup tools for PDF review rather than spreadsheet cell text formatting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: offers 3 common entry points for spreadsheet text formatting and fits cell-based editing workflows on macOS. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page here focuses on Word text formatting and also includes double strikethrough. | Compared with WPS: Google's official help focuses on document text formatting and does not describe spreadsheet cell formatting paths in this page. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page writing and Markdown-style editing rather than a traditional spreadsheet formatting workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for PDF review and markup than spreadsheet cell text formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Apply or remove strikethrough text formatting | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Style and customize your page | Add comments to selected text or images in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main workflow is spreadsheet editing on macOS, WPS strikethrough provides entry points that align closely with cell text formatting. For document writing, collaborative note pages, or PDF review, the other products fit different use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark completed to-do items | Individual users, project members | Finished items are hard to distinguish | Add strikethrough to selected text to mark completed content clearly |
| 2 | Keep old prices visible during updates | Operations, finance teams | Old and new prices both need to remain visible | Apply strikethrough to the old price and then enter the new one |
| 3 | Mark invalid inventory or materials | Warehouse, procurement teams | Invalid items need to stay visible but should not be reused | Use strikethrough to mark inactive content and reduce mistakes |
| 4 | Preserve review changes | Editors, reviewers | Direct deletion removes original context | Add strikethrough to text that should be removed while keeping the original wording visible |
| 5 | Show schedule or plan changes | Teachers, administrators | Changed items need to stand out clearly | Apply strikethrough to canceled arrangements for quick review |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic strikethrough use in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Office editing features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF, template, and extended tools | Some features are limited | More benefits are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing and simple formatting | Free | Strikethrough is a basic formatting feature and is suitable for regular use |
| Need more cloud storage or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more advanced office and storage benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page