WPS Auto Hide Content on Windows FAQ

When using Auto Hide Content, the most common questions are about display behavior, search behavior, and permission differences; this FAQ covers 5 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

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

1. Auto Hide Content hides the visible content in selected cells and usually shows ● in the interface.
2. Wrap Text increases row height so the text can be displayed across multiple lines.
3. If your goal is privacy for sensitive values, use Auto Hide Content. If your goal is better text display, use Wrap Text.

Can hidden content still be searched?

1. Users who have permission to manage or view the hidden content can still access the original values.
2. When the content is visible to an authorized user, it can still be searched normally.
3. Users without viewing permission only see the masked display result.

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

1. Range permissions mainly control whether other people can edit a specific area.
2. Auto Hide Content mainly controls whether other people can directly see the content in that area.
3. If you need both visibility control and edit control, you can combine the two settings.

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 document creator, fillers, and users added to the specified list can still view and edit the related content.
3. Unauthorized collaborators see the masked display instead.

Does the original data stay in the sheet after Auto Hide Content is turned on?

1. Yes. The feature changes the display state and does not delete the original cell data.
2. When you turn Auto Hide Content off, the original values appear again.
3. For long-term protection of sensitive information, also manage sharing scope and permissions carefully.

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