WPS Table Styles is a table formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheet on iOS; it includes 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 is a built-in formatting feature in WPS Spreadsheet for iOS that helps you apply preset table formatting quickly and improve readability on mobile devices. If you need to format tables on iPhone or iPad, this feature helps you apply a consistent look with fewer manual adjustments.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply a table style to a selected table range.
- Add first-row or first-column emphasis.
- Add last-row or last-column emphasis.
- Add alternating row or alternating column fills.
This feature works well for reports, checklists, summary sheets, and other data tables that need a cleaner visual structure.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local table styling; downloading the app and signing in require internet access |
| Other | Open or create a worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet that contains a table range |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, select a table range, and check whether the Table Styles entry is available under Tools → Home |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can select a table range and open Tools → Home → Table Styles to apply preset styles and use options such as first row, first column, last row, last column, alternating rows, and alternating columns. | Microsoft documents table styles with Table Design and options such as Header Row, Total Row, Banded Rows, and Banded Columns. | Google Docs officially supports table editing and styling such as border style, background color, and row or column sizing on iPhone and iPad. | Notion officially provides table views and simple tables for organizing information, with options such as rearranging columns, wrapping text, and database-style properties. | Adobe officially documents table formatting with controls for rows, columns, borders, fills, and table options, mainly in desktop publishing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS groups common table styling options into one mobile entry and lets you apply preset visual changes quickly when editing spreadsheets on iOS. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on desktop-style Table Design workflows rather than a dedicated iOS spreadsheet styling path. | Compared with WPS: Google documents mobile table editing and cell styling, but its official guidance emphasizes manual formatting controls more than preset table style galleries. | Compared with WPS: Notion tables are stronger for structured information management, but they are not centered on spreadsheet-style preset table formatting. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's official guidance focuses more on document layout and table formatting in publishing tools than on quick spreadsheet styling on iOS. |
| Official Source | — | Apply a table style | Add and edit tables | Table view | Formatting tables |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to format tables quickly on iPhone or iPad, WPS keeps the most common table style options in one place and is convenient for fast spreadsheet cleanup. Other products cover table editing from different angles, but WPS is more focused on quick preset styling for mobile spreadsheet work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How Table Styles helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales data cleanup | Sales and operations teams | Dense tables are hard to scan on mobile | Use first-row fill and alternating rows to improve readability |
| 2 | Attendance sheet formatting | Teachers and trainers | Name lists are crowded on small screens | Use first-column fill and alternating rows to highlight key fields |
| 3 | Monthly expense summaries | Finance and admin users | Totals are easy to miss | Use last-row fill to emphasize summary results |
| 4 | Project tracking lists | Project contributors | Status columns do not stand out | Use last-column or first-column fill to highlight important data |
| 5 | Quick mobile reporting | Users working on the go | There is not enough time for manual formatting | Apply a preset table style in a few taps |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Table Styles | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core Office editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited or partial access | More advanced access |
| Cloud storage and template-related benefits | Basic allocation | Expanded benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet viewing and quick table formatting | Free | Table Styles itself can be used without membership for common formatting tasks |
| Broader PDF, template, or cloud needs | WPS Premium | Better suited if you also need more advanced office features beyond table styling |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page