WPS Auto Hide Content on macOS FAQ

When using Auto Hide Content, common questions usually involve display behavior, searchability, and permission scope; this FAQ covers 5 frequent questions and a short glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between Auto Hide Content and Wrap Text?

1. Auto Hide Content hides the displayed content in cells and is suitable for protecting sensitive information.
2. Wrap Text changes the display layout so text can be shown fully by increasing row height.
3. If your goal is to prevent unauthorized collaborators from directly seeing the content, use Auto Hide Content instead of Wrap Text.

Can hidden content still be searched?

1. Users who have permission to manage or view the hidden content can still view it normally.
2. When they can view the content, they can also search for that hidden content.
3. Unauthorized collaborators only see the hidden display result and cannot read the original content in the normal viewing flow.

What is the difference between Auto Hide Content and range permissions?

1. Range permissions are mainly used to prevent other people from modifying data.
2. Auto Hide Content is mainly used to prevent other people from directly viewing data.
3. If you need both editing control and visibility control, you can combine the two settings based on your collaboration needs.

Can all collaborators no longer see the hidden content?

1. No. The restriction does not apply to every collaborator in the same way.
2. The sheet creator and collaborators added to the specified-user list can still view and edit data in the hidden range.
3. Only unauthorized collaborators see the hidden display effect.

Is the data still there after Auto Hide Content is enabled?

1. Yes. The feature changes the display state and does not delete the original data.
2. When Auto Hide Content is turned off, the hidden data is shown again.
3. If you want to keep data for long-term use while reducing visible exposure in a collaborative sheet, this approach is a practical fit.

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