Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on macOS usually involve insertion position, batch editing, and deletion recovery; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

How do I insert multiple rows or columns in a specific position?

  1. Select the number of rows or columns that you want to use as the insertion reference.
  2. Open the row and column commands from the right-click menu or the Insert tab.
  3. Choose the insertion direction, and WPS inserts the same number of rows or columns as the current selection.

What happens to existing data after I add rows or columns?

  1. The new rows or columns are inserted at the selected position.
  2. Existing data after that position shifts downward or to the right.
  3. The original content stays in the worksheet after the layout changes.

Can I recover deleted rows or columns?

  1. If you just deleted them, use Undo as soon as possible.
  2. It is safer to undo before making many additional edits.
  3. For important files, save a copy before batch deletion.

Why do I not see row or column insertion options after right-clicking?

  1. Make sure you clicked a row header or column header instead of a regular cell area.
  2. Confirm that the file is editable.
  3. If the options still do not appear, use the Rows & Columns button on the Insert tab instead.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Row headerThe numbered area on the left side of a worksheet that lets you select an entire row.
Column headerThe lettered area at the top of a worksheet that lets you select an entire column.
Insert tabA tab in the top toolbar that contains commands for adding rows, columns, and other worksheet elements.
Batch deletionRemoving multiple selected rows or columns in one action.