Insert and Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on iOS: Introduction

Insert and delete rows and columns in WPS on iOS helps you adjust table structure quickly; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Insert and delete rows and columns is a basic table-structure editing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you add or remove rows and columns in an existing table without rebuilding the table manually.

Core tasks include:

Quickly insert rows or columns from the floating menu.
Insert rows or columns from the Insert tab with directional options.
Delete selected rows or columns to clean up table structure.

This feature is useful for updating data tables, adding new fields, and removing unused items while working on iPhone or iPad. It also supports inserting multiple rows or columns based on the current selection, which fits touch-based editing well.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended
Network	No required network connection for local table edits; internet is needed for download, sign-in, or sync
Other	You need an editable spreadsheet file; if the file is read-only, get editing permission first

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in if needed, and open a spreadsheet to use this feature
Check after installation	Open a spreadsheet in WPS Office, select a row or column, and confirm that insert or delete options are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On iOS, WPS lets you insert rows or columns from a floating menu or the Insert tab, and delete selected rows or columns. The number inserted follows the number of selected rows or columns.	Word supports inserting rows above or below and columns left or right from the Table Layout tab, and it can insert multiple rows or columns when multiple rows or columns are selected first.	Google Docs supports inserting rows above or below and columns left or right, and it also supports deleting rows, columns, or the whole table.	Notion simple tables let you create rows and columns and insert content above, below, left, or right with row and column handles.	Adobe InCopy supports inserting rows and columns, including specifying quantity and whether to place them before or after the current selection.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides both a floating menu and an Insert-tab path on iOS, which makes table-structure edits more direct on touch devices. Distinct: It supports batch insertion based on the current selection.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on the desktop Table Layout tab, so touch-first entry points are less emphasized.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance covers insert and delete actions, but the main documentation is centered on computer editing.	Compared with WPS: simple tables are designed for lightweight note organization, so the table-editing model is more basic than spreadsheet-style editing.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance is oriented toward desktop publishing workflows rather than quick mobile table edits.
Official Source	—	Add a cell, row, or column to a table in Word	Add and edit tables	Simple tables vs databases	Selecting and editing tables

Overall Conclusion: If you mainly need to adjust table structure quickly on iPhone or iPad, WPS offers a direct mobile editing flow. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe all provide related table features, but their official guidance is more centered on desktop documents, browser editing, lightweight note tables, or publishing workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main pain point	How this feature helps
1	Add new data items	Students, teachers, and office staff	An existing table needs extra items	Insert a new row or column at the target position
2	Remove unused fields	Office users and data organizers	Some rows or columns are no longer needed	Delete the selected full row or full column directly
3	Expand a table in batches	Users entering continuous data	Adding rows or columns one by one is slow	Select multiple rows or columns first, then insert
4	Edit tables on the go	Mobile users	A computer is not available for structure edits	Use the floating menu on iOS to update the table directly
5	Adjust a template layout	Template maintainers	Field count or order needs to change	Use the Insert tab to add rows or columns in the needed direction

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature area	Free users	WPS Premium
Insert or delete table rows and columns	Available	Available
Basic table editing	Available	Available
More advanced PDF, AI, and extended benefits	Some features are limited	Broader access is available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB shown on parts of the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday viewing and basic table edits	Free	This feature itself is available without membership
Need more cloud storage or broader tool access	WPS Premium	Better for users who also need more account benefits and advanced tools

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