How to Use WPS Auto Hide Content on Android

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Use Auto Hide Content with 3 how-to topics, including 3 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Turn on Auto Hide ContentFree
22. Switch Auto Hide Content from the floating edit barFree
33. Manage Auto Hide Content settingsFree

How-to Guide

1. Turn on Auto Hide Content

Entry: Bottom toolbar → Auto Hide Content

  1. Select the column that you want to hide, or select any cell in that column.
  2. Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
  3. Tap Auto Hide Content.
  4. After it is turned on, the selected area is displayed as ●, and only the document owner, form filler, and designated users can view the original content.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target area is displayed as ●.
  • Next action: You can continue editing other areas or open the management settings.

Tips While Using

  • This feature changes display only and does not change the original data.
  • Check the selected column or cell range before turning it on.

2. Switch Auto Hide Content from the floating edit bar

Entry: Floating edit bar → More Actions → Auto Hide Content

  1. Tap the target column or any cell in that column to bring up the floating edit bar.
  2. Tap More Actions.
  3. Tap Auto Hide Content to turn it on.
  4. To turn it off later, open the same path again and switch it off.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: Content is shown as ● when enabled and returns to normal display when disabled.
  • Next action: You can switch the status again from the same path.

Tips While Using

  • The floating edit bar is useful for quick changes during editing.
  • After it is turned off, the area becomes visible to all collaborators again.

3. Manage Auto Hide Content settings

Entry: Bottom toolbar → Auto Hide Content

  1. Select a column that already has Auto Hide Content enabled.
  2. Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
  3. Tap Auto Hide Content to open the management panel.
  4. Set Ignore Header if you want header rows to stay visible.
  5. If you want to restore normal display, tap Turn Off Auto Hide Content.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: Header rows can remain visible based on your setting, or the hidden state is removed.
  • Next action: You can continue adjusting rules for other columns.

Tips While Using

  • Ignore Header is useful when collaborators still need to identify field names.
  • After Auto Hide Content is turned off, all collaborators can view the content in that area.