WPS Document Information on iOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 20, 2026

WPS Document Information is a document details feature for spreadsheets on iOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks1Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership1Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Document Information helps you review the current spreadsheet's basic file details and access data, so you can quickly confirm file identity, ownership, and recent activity on iOS.

Key capabilities include:

  • View access data, including total viewers, viewers in the last 30 days, editors in the last 30 days, and export of detailed records from the last 30 days.
  • View basic file details, including file name, owner, creation time, type, file size, location, and file ID.
  • Open the feature quickly from the menu in the upper-right corner.

This feature is useful for shared spreadsheet collaboration, file verification, document tracking, and ownership checks.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemAn iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office is recommended
NetworkAn internet connection is recommended when viewing online access data or cloud file location details
OtherOpen a spreadsheet first; if the file is stored in the cloud, sign in to the related account when needed

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationLaunch WPS Office, open any spreadsheet, and check whether the Document Information entry is available from the upper-right menu

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryIn spreadsheets on iOS, WPS lets you open Document Information from the menu to review access data and basic file details, including file name, owner, creation time, type, file size, location, and file ID.Microsoft Excel officially documents workbook properties such as author, creation date, title, subject, keywords, and custom properties.Google Drive officially documents file metadata through the files resource, including fields such as name and MIME type for file-level metadata management.Notion database properties include structured fields such as created time, created by, last edited time, last edited by, file, and ID.Adobe Acrobat provides document properties and metadata for PDF files.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS combines access data and basic file details in one entry point on iOS. Distinct: It fits quick spreadsheet status checks in mobile collaboration.Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official reference focuses more on workbook property fields than on an in-app access-data panel in the same entry point.Compared with WPS: Google's official reference focuses more on Drive file metadata management than on spreadsheet access data shown inside the sheet workflow.Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database property management rather than a traditional spreadsheet document information panel.Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF document properties rather than spreadsheet collaboration details.
Official SourceExcel workbook propertiesGoogle Drive file metadataNotion database propertiesAcrobat document properties

Overall Conclusion
If you need to check spreadsheet activity and file details quickly on iOS, WPS offers a more concentrated entry point for mobile review. Other products also provide metadata or property features, but their official focus is more on workbook properties, file metadata, database properties, or PDF metadata.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable ForMain NeedHow Document Information Helps
1Review collaboration activityTeam collaboratorsNeed to know how many people viewed or edited a file recentlyOpen Document Information to review access data and export detailed records from the last 30 days
2Confirm file ownershipFile managersNeed to verify the owner and creation timeCheck the owner and creation time fields in basic information
3Check storage locationMobile usersNeed to know whether the file is stored locally or in the cloudReview the location field in Document Information
4Identify the correct fileUsers handling multiple versionsNeed to distinguish files with similar namesUse file name, type, and file ID together
5Review file sizeUsers cleaning up storageNeed to know how much space one spreadsheet usesCheck the file size field

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFreeWPS Premium
View Document Information
Basic PDF toolsPartly availableMore tools available
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB, depending on the selected plan
Templates and advanced featuresBasic templates and core featuresMore advanced features and templates

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
You only need to view spreadsheet document detailsFreeThis feature is available without a membership requirement
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or advanced featuresWPS PremiumBetter for users who work with multiple document types more often

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page