WPS Create Worksheet Copy on iOS lets you duplicate the current worksheet in a spreadsheet file; it includes 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Create Worksheet Copy is a spreadsheet feature in WPS for iOS that duplicates an existing worksheet inside the current file and creates a new sheet with the same content. After the copy is created, the new worksheet appears after the original one, which is useful for template reuse, formula testing, backup editing, and multi-version data work.
On iOS, you can complete this action from the worksheet floating toolbar by tapping Copy. The new worksheet keeps the original content and is named automatically with an incremental numbering pattern.
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 | No mandatory internet connection is required for creating a local worksheet copy; internet access is recommended for download, sign-in, or file sync |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that contains at least one worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to your account, and open a spreadsheet file to use this feature |
| Post-install check | Open any spreadsheet, tap a worksheet tab, and confirm that the floating toolbar appears |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports duplicating the current worksheet directly in a spreadsheet on iOS and places the copy after the original sheet. | Excel official help confirms worksheet copy, but the main official article focuses on desktop and web workflows, so iOS guidance is less centralized. | Google Sheets official iPhone and iPad help supports duplicating a sheet from the sheet tab menu. | Notion does not use spreadsheet worksheet tabs; the closest equivalent is duplicating pages or reusing database templates. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF file management and can duplicate files or save copies, but it does not provide worksheet-level spreadsheet duplication. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: worksheet-level copying is available directly inside the spreadsheet workflow on iOS, which is practical for template reuse and fast versioning. | Compared with WPS: official public guidance emphasizes desktop or web worksheet copy workflows more than iOS-specific sheet duplication. | Compared with WPS: it also supports mobile sheet duplication, with a similar entry point from the sheet tab menu. | Compared with WPS: it focuses on page or database structure reuse rather than cell-based spreadsheet worksheet copying. | Compared with WPS: it focuses on PDF copies and file management instead of spreadsheet worksheet duplication. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy worksheets or worksheet data | Protect, hide & edit sheets - iPhone & iPad | Database templates | Manage folders in Acrobat on mobile |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to duplicate worksheets directly in a mobile spreadsheet workflow, WPS and Google Sheets both provide a straightforward path on iOS. Notion and Adobe are better suited to page reuse or file-copy scenarios rather than worksheet duplication inside a spreadsheet.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monthly report reuse | Finance and operations teams | Rebuilding the same worksheet structure every month takes time | Copy the existing worksheet and update only the current-period data |
| 2 | Formula testing backup | Data editors and analysts | Changes to the original sheet may be hard to undo | Create a copy first, then test formulas or formatting in the duplicate |
| 3 | Multi-version comparison | Project members | Several plan versions need to be kept side by side | Create multiple worksheet copies and edit each version separately |
| 4 | Training material preparation | Teachers and trainers | Original examples and practice versions both need to be preserved | Duplicate the original sheet and turn the copy into an exercise version |
| 5 | Fast similar-sheet creation | Everyday office users | Recreating similar worksheets is repetitive | Copy an existing worksheet and rename it for the next task |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create worksheet copy | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF, AI, and more extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools and higher usage allowances are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher cloud storage, with some plans showing 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to duplicate worksheets on iOS and handle everyday spreadsheet edits | Free plan | This feature itself is available directly and fits light daily work |
| You also need more advanced tools, more cloud storage, or shared plan options | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who rely on broader feature access beyond basic spreadsheet work |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS membership page to review available plans and complete your subscription.
Source: WPS Office pricing page