WPS Eye Care Mode on Windows: Introduction

Last updated:July 20, 2026

WPS Eye Care Mode is a display assistance feature in WPS Spreadsheet on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks2Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership2Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Eye Care Mode is a display assistance feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows. It changes the worksheet background to a softer light green tone to make long spreadsheet sessions more comfortable.

Core tasks include:

  • Turn Eye Care Mode on or off from the View tab.
  • Switch Eye Care Mode quickly from the status bar icon.

This feature is useful for long data-entry sessions, report review, spreadsheet cleanup, and everyday office reading. It changes only the on-screen display and does not change document content, cell fill, or print output.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office is recommended
NetworkNo mandatory internet connection is required to use Eye Care Mode itself
OtherOpen or create a worksheet in WPS Spreadsheet before using the feature

Download & Installation

Before using Eye Care Mode, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open WPS Spreadsheet.

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationStart WPS Office, open any spreadsheet, and confirm that an Eye Care Mode entry is available on the View tab or in the status bar

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryIn WPS Spreadsheet on Windows, you can switch Eye Care Mode directly from the View tab or the status bar. The worksheet background changes to a softer light green tone, and you can click again to turn it off.Excel for Windows supports Dark Mode through View > Switch Modes and notes that the display does not affect printing or what collaborators see by default.Google Sheets official help documents dark theme controls on Android and iPhone/iPad, with Dark, Light, and System default options. The official help page does not describe a native Windows desktop worksheet dark mode.Notion lets users set workspace appearance to Light, Dark, or system-based on desktop and mobile. This is a workspace-wide appearance setting rather than a spreadsheet-specific display mode.Adobe Acrobat desktop provides display theme settings for reading views, mainly for PDF reading scenarios.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS provides direct switching inside the Windows spreadsheet interface. Distinct: both the View tab and the status bar offer entry points for quick display changes during spreadsheet work.Compared with WPS: Excel uses a dark worksheet mode and the official instructions require a supported Office or Windows theme first.Compared with WPS: Google's official help focuses on mobile theme switching, with less official guidance for a comparable Windows desktop spreadsheet view.Compared with WPS: Notion changes the appearance of the whole workspace instead of offering a spreadsheet-focused viewing mode.Compared with WPS: Acrobat display themes are designed for PDF reading rather than spreadsheet editing.
Official SourceDark Mode in ExcelUse Dark theme in Google Docs, Sheets & SlidesAccount settings & preferencesChange display themes in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
For Windows spreadsheet viewing and editing, WPS Eye Care Mode offers a direct way to adjust the worksheet display during long sessions. Other products also provide theme or display options, but their platform coverage, component focus, and setup paths differ.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain issueHow Eye Care Mode helps
1Reviewing reports for a long timeFinance, operations, and administrative usersA bright white background can feel tiring during long review sessionsTurn on Eye Care Mode to view worksheets with a softer background
2Organizing data at nightUsers working late or studying at nightA bright interface can feel harsh in a dim environmentSwitch Eye Care Mode from the View tab for a softer display
3Switching display styles quicklyUsers who compare different viewing effects oftenOpening menus repeatedly can slow down the workflowUse the status bar icon to turn Eye Care Mode on or off quickly
4Checking spreadsheet detailsUsers who review rows and values for long periodsLong screen focus can reduce comfortAdjust the worksheet display without changing document content
5Confirming display before sharingUsers who want to verify the file before sharingThey may worry that the display mode changes the file itselfUse Eye Care Mode while keeping document content and print output unchanged

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Eye Care Mode switch in spreadsheets✅ Available✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps✅ Available✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and advanced toolsMay be limited by feature✅ More advanced features available
Cloud space and some extended benefitsBasic allocationHigher allocation or more extended benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
You only need Eye Care Mode and basic spreadsheet editingFree planEye Care Mode itself is not membership-only and works well for everyday viewing and editing
You also need more PDF tools, advanced features, or extended benefitsWPS PremiumA better fit when you want more advanced office capabilities under one account

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page