WPS Area Permissions on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about Area Permissions usually focus on access control, password methods, and range management; this section covers 4 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why can’t I find the Area Permissions entry?

  1. Make sure you are working in a WPS Spreadsheet worksheet instead of another WPS component.
  2. Check whether the Collaboration tab is visible at the top.
  3. On the Collaboration tab, click Protect Area and then choose Area Permissions.
  4. If the entry still does not appear, update WPS Office and try again.

Can I turn on Area Permissions without using a password?

  1. Open Settings in the Protect Area panel.
  2. Go to Set Password.
  3. Select No Password.
  4. Click OK to save the setting.

How do I let only selected members edit one part of a worksheet?

  1. Click + Add Protected Range first.
  2. Set the protection scope to the target cell range.
  3. Choose Selected Users Can View/Edit in the permission settings.
  4. Assign view or edit permissions to the collaborators you want, then save the rule.

How do I remove protection from one range?

  1. Find the target range in the Protect Area panel on the right.
  2. Click Delete next to that range.
  3. Confirm the deletion to remove protection from that range.
  4. If you want to stop all range protection, turn off the main Turn On Area Permissions switch.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Area PermissionsA feature for setting view or edit permissions on selected cell ranges in a worksheet.
Protected RangeA cell range or worksheet scope that has a permission rule applied.
Selected Users Can View/EditA permission mode that lets you assign view or edit access to specific collaborators.
Remaining cells for othersThe default permission setting for cells outside individually protected ranges.