WPS Document Settings on iOS: Introduction

WPS Document Settings on iOS helps you adjust spreadsheet cell editing behavior and input preferences; 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

Document Settings is a built-in WPS Office iOS spreadsheet feature for adjusting how cells behave when you switch between them, how a selected cell responds when tapped again, and whether the input bar stays visible.

Core tasks include:

Open the Document Settings page to manage editing preferences for the current spreadsheet.
Change cell editing mode to keep editing active or switch back to selection mode when moving between cells.
Change tap behavior for a selected cell so a second tap enters editing or opens the cell menu.
Keep the input bar visible for faster continuous data entry on iPhone.

This feature is useful for spreadsheet entry, quick review, and frequent cell switching on a mobile screen.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or other iOS device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No constant connection is required for local document setting changes; network access is needed for download and account-related actions
Other	You need to open a WPS spreadsheet document to use this feature

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Menu → Document Settings → Settings to confirm the entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports centralized settings in an iOS spreadsheet for cell editing mode, tap behavior on a selected cell, and a persistent input bar.	Excel for iPhone supports tapping a cell, double-tapping to edit, and tapping a cell to open the Edit menu.	Google Sheets on iPhone and iPad supports double-tapping a cell to edit and provides cell and text formatting controls.	Notion supports editing database properties, showing or hiding properties, and changing property values, but it is not a cell-format spreadsheet settings workflow.	Acrobat on mobile focuses on filling and signing PDF form fields, with text entry tools for forms rather than spreadsheet cell editing settings.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS places cell switching behavior, second-tap behavior, and input bar visibility in one settings page for the current spreadsheet.	Compared with WPS: the official guide describes selection, editing, and the Edit menu, but does not show a comparable document-level settings page for input behavior.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on editing and formatting steps, but does not show a separate setting for how a selected cell responds to another tap.	Compared with WPS: the workflow centers on database property management instead of spreadsheet-style cell input behavior settings.	Compared with WPS: the workflow is designed for PDF forms and signatures rather than spreadsheet editing behavior.
Official Source	—	Excel for iPhone touch guide	Edit and format a spreadsheet	Database properties	Fill and sign documents

Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to fine-tune spreadsheet input behavior on iPhone, WPS Document Settings is more focused on cell interaction preferences. Microsoft and Google provide mature mobile editing flows, while Notion and Adobe are oriented toward database management and PDF form workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How This Feature Helps
1	Continuous data entry	Mobile office users	Switching cells can interrupt typing	Adjust cell editing mode to match your entry habit
2	Quick access to cell actions	Spreadsheet reviewers	A second tap should show actions quickly	Set selected-cell tap behavior to show the cell menu
3	Faster direct editing	Data maintenance users	Fewer extra taps are preferred	Set selected-cell tap behavior to enter editing
4	Ongoing input on a small screen	iPhone users	Repeatedly showing and hiding the input bar slows work	Turn on the persistent input bar
5	Task-based interaction changes	Users working across different sheets	Different documents may need different editing habits	Open Document Settings and adjust behavior for the current task

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Access to Document Settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Change cell editing mode	✅ Available	✅ Available
Change selected-cell tap behavior	✅ Available	✅ Available
Keep the input bar visible	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other advanced office and extended benefits	Use the free scope shown on the product pages	Check the pricing page for a broader list of benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to adjust spreadsheet input behavior	Free	This feature itself is available directly for everyday mobile spreadsheet work
You also need broader advanced office features	WPS Premium	You can review the pricing page and choose a plan that fits your wider workflow

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