WPS Numbering on iOS: Introduction

WPS Numbering is an auto-number field for Smart Tables on iOS; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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

Numbering is a field type in WPS Smart Tables on iOS that automatically generates a number for each record. It works well for ticket IDs, requirement numbers, asset records, and other scenarios that need a stable identifier. After the field is created, each new record receives the next number automatically. Existing numbers are not duplicated and cannot be edited manually. If you are looking for how to use numbering in WPS on iOS for record tracking, this feature is designed for table-based management rather than paragraph formatting.

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
Network	A stable network connection is recommended when creating or editing online tables
Other	You need access to a Smart Table and permission to edit headers or add records

Download & Installation

Before using Numbering, install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad and sign in with an account that can access the target table.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open a Smart Table, enter header editing, and confirm that the Numbering field type is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On iOS Smart Tables, WPS can add a Numbering field. New records receive an automatically generated number, and the number increases in sequence without manual editing.	Word supports numbered lists for document paragraphs and ordered content.	Google Docs on iPhone and iPad supports numbered lists and lets users change list style and indentation.	Notion supports numbered lists in page content for ordered steps and notes.	Acrobat supports numbered and bulleted lists while editing PDF text.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS applies numbering as a table field for record management instead of paragraph formatting. Distinct: each new record gets the next number automatically, which is useful when every row needs a stable identifier.	Compared with WPS: Word numbering is mainly for document layout, not a record field in a table.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs numbering is mainly for document structure, not a system field for records.	Compared with WPS: Notion numbering is mainly for page blocks, not an auto-number field for table records.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat numbering is used in PDF text editing, not for structured table record management.
Official Source	—	Create a bulleted or numbered list	Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist	Style and customize your page	Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Overall Conclusion: WPS Numbering is more suitable when you need a stable identifier for each row in a Smart Table. If your work focuses on record management rather than document paragraph formatting, the WPS workflow is closer to a table-based business scenario.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Numbering helps
1	Ticket tracking	Support and operations teams	Each ticket needs its own identifier, and manual entry can repeat values	Create a Numbering field so each new record gets a number automatically
2	Requirement management	Product and engineering teams	Large requirement lists take time to number manually	Assign an increasing number to each requirement record automatically
3	Asset registration	Admin and warehouse teams	Growing records need a stable numbering method	Use the Numbering field as a fixed identifier for each asset record
4	Task lists	Project teams	Record order can change during collaboration	Use the Numbering field to identify each record, then sort when needed
5	Form collection	Operations and education teams	Each submission needs a reference	Generate a number automatically after a new record is added

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation components	Available	Available
Basic use of the Numbering field in Smart Tables	Available	Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	May be limited	Broader access may be available
Cloud space and some value-added features	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create a Numbering field in Smart Tables and manage daily records	Free	The current feature can be used directly for lightweight record management
You also need more advanced tools, more cloud space, or broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who often work with PDF tools, templates, AI features, or other advanced office tasks

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On the pricing page, you can compare available plans and benefit ranges.