WPS Share is the link-sharing and collaboration entry for Smart Spreadsheet on Android; 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
Share lets you create a sharing link for a smart spreadsheet on Android, manage collaborators, and control sharing permissions so you can send the file to specific people for viewing or collaboration.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the Share panel: enter the sharing page from the top menu bar of a spreadsheet.
- Set the sharing scope: choose specific people or switch access to only yourself.
- Manage collaborators and permissions: review people who have joined the share and control export, print, and save-as permissions.
- Send content in multiple ways: copy a link, share to common apps, export as .xlsx, transfer face to face, or use more sending options.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full Share entry and permission options are available |
| Network | A network connection is usually required to create sharing links, send links, and manage collaboration |
| Other | It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account before using sharing and collaboration features |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a smart spreadsheet, and check whether the Share entry appears in the top menu bar or file list |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you open a Share panel in Smart Spreadsheet, set the sharing scope, manage collaborators, control export, print, and save-as permissions, and send content by link or other methods. | Excel help and learning covers sharing and collaboration workflows for workbooks within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. | Google official help explains how to share files by link and set viewer, commenter, or editor permissions. | Notion official help explains how to share pages and manage access scope, link access, and collaboration permissions. | Adobe Acrobat official help explains how to share PDFs for viewing and commenting in review workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings link sharing, collaborator management, permission settings, export to .xlsx, and face-to-face transfer into one mobile sharing panel for faster spreadsheet sharing on Android. | Compared with WPS: Excel focuses more on workbook collaboration in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, while sharing entry points and file sending methods are less centralized in this workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google provides clear link sharing and permission controls, but file sending mainly depends on Google Drive and its link-permission model. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with page and knowledge-base sharing rather than a native cell-based spreadsheet sharing interface. | Compared with WPS: Adobe mainly focuses on PDF sharing and review rather than native spreadsheet sharing. |
| Official Source | — | Excel Help Center | Share files from Google Drive | Share your work | Share PDFs and review comments in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you need to share a smart spreadsheet quickly on Android while also handling permissions, collaborators, and multiple sending methods, WPS provides a more centralized workflow. Other products also offer official sharing features, but they are more focused on cloud-suite collaboration, page sharing, or PDF review.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Send a collaborative spreadsheet to coworkers | Team members | Need to send a spreadsheet to specific coworkers quickly | Use the Share panel to set the sharing scope and copy the link |
| 2 | Control outbound permissions | Project owners | Need to prevent recipients from exporting or printing freely | Adjust export, print, and save-as permissions in Share settings |
| 3 | Share directly from the file list | Mobile office users | Do not want to open the file before sharing | Tap Share directly from the Recent or Local file list in WPS |
| 4 | Transfer a file nearby in person | On-site communicators | Online sharing is inconvenient in the moment | Use Face-to-Face File Transfer with a QR code |
| 5 | Export a local spreadsheet copy | Users who need local file compatibility | Collaborators need an .xlsx file for follow-up work | Choose Export as .xlsx from the Share page |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Spreadsheet Share entry | Available | Available |
| Copy link and send shared content | Available | Available |
| Basic collaborator management and sharing settings | Available | Available |
| Other premium office benefits | Refer to the benefits shown on your current subscription page | Can unlock additional advanced office benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday smart spreadsheet sharing | Free | The current Share workflow does not show a membership restriction and is suitable for routine sending and collaboration |
| Need broader advanced office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also use other premium capabilities and want centralized subscription benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page