WPS Table Styles is a preset table formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheet on Android; this guide covers 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Table Styles helps you apply a preset look to a selected table range so headers, first columns, last rows, last columns, and banded areas are easier to distinguish.
In WPS Spreadsheet on Android, select the table range first, then go to Tools > Home > Table Styles to choose and apply a style.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply a preset table style to unify the table appearance.
- Set fill effects for the header row, first column, last row, and last column.
- Set banded rows for alternating row shading.
- Set banded columns for alternating column shading.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local table style editing |
| Other | You need to open and edit a spreadsheet file, and the table range should already exist or contain data |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, select a table range, and confirm that Table Styles is available under Tools > Home |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS can apply preset table styles to a selected range and supports header row, first column, last row, last column, banded rows, and banded columns. | Microsoft Word provides Table Styles for applying a style to an entire table and lets users toggle options such as header row, first column, last row, and banded rows or columns. | Google Docs supports table styling such as border style, background color, row and column sizing, and other table options, but the official page does not present a preset table style gallery like WPS. | Notion Table view focuses on database-style tables, with view creation, row and column rearrangement, wrap text, and calculations for structured information management. | Adobe InCopy supports table formatting through Table Options and Cell Options, including border, fill, spacing, rows, columns, and table or cell styles. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: On Android, the entry path is direct after selecting a range, and style application plus multiple fill options can be completed in one place for quick mobile spreadsheet formatting. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers mature table style controls, but the official guidance is centered on desktop document editing workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes manual table styling and structure adjustments more than preset style selection. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database organization rather than traditional spreadsheet table beautification. | Compared with WPS: Adobe provides more publication-oriented table formatting controls, while WPS offers a more direct path for quick mobile table styling. |
| Official Source | — | Format a table | Add and edit tables | Table view | Formatting tables |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to format a spreadsheet table quickly on an Android device, WPS Table Styles provides a direct mobile workflow for applying preset looks and fill options. Other products also support table formatting, but their official guidance is more focused on document layout, manual styling, database views, or publishing workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales data cleanup | Sales teams, operations teams | Dense rows and columns are hard to scan | Use banded rows and a header row fill to improve readability |
| 2 | Grade sheet formatting | Teachers, trainers | Headers and key columns do not stand out enough | Use header row and first column fill to highlight important areas |
| 3 | Inventory list review | Warehouse staff, purchasers | Summary data in the last column is easy to miss | Use last column fill to emphasize the key column |
| 4 | Monthly report presentation | Managers, analysts | Table appearance is inconsistent across reports | Apply a preset table style to unify the visual layout |
| 5 | Quick mobile edits | Mobile office users | Complex formatting is inconvenient while away from a desk | Use Tools > Home > Table Styles for fast table formatting |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Table Styles | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core office editing features | ✅ Available for basic use | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF and extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage and template benefits | Basic storage and basic templates | More cloud storage and more template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet viewing and simple table formatting | Free version | Table Styles is available directly and fits light office needs |
| Users who need more advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | In addition to spreadsheet editing, it includes more advanced features and extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page