Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on macOS: Introduction

Insert/Delete Rows and Columns in WPS on macOS helps you adjust worksheet structure quickly; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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/Delete Rows and Columns is a worksheet structure editing feature in WPS Spreadsheet for macOS. It helps you add or remove rows and columns while keeping your table layout organized.

Core capabilities include:

Add new rows or columns from the right-click menu next to selected row headers or column headers.
Delete selected rows or columns directly from the right-click menu, including multiple rows or columns at once.
Use the Insert tab and the Rows & Columns button to add rows above, rows below, columns to the left, or columns to the right.
Remove the current row or column from the top toolbar path when you need to adjust worksheet structure quickly.

This feature is useful for budgets, schedules, project trackers, inventory sheets, and other spreadsheet layouts that need frequent structural changes.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local row and column editing
Other	Open an editable spreadsheet file and make sure you have permission to edit it

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for macOS, open a spreadsheet, and confirm that the Insert tab and right-click menus for row and column headers are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports inserting and deleting rows and columns in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS through right-click menus and the Insert tab, including multi-row and multi-column operations based on the current selection.	Excel for Mac supports inserting rows above selected rows and columns to the left of selected columns, and it can insert multiple blank rows or columns based on the number selected.	Google Sheets supports adding or deleting rows, columns, and cells from the context menu, including inserting multiple rows or columns at one time.	Notion databases let you add or delete properties as columns and add database items as rows, but the structure is database-based rather than a traditional spreadsheet grid.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing, conversion, and signing, and its official product page does not describe native spreadsheet-style row and column editing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS keeps row and column insertion and deletion close to everyday spreadsheet editing with both right-click access and an Insert-tab entry for structural changes.	Compared with WPS: Excel for Mac offers similar row and column insertion behavior, while the cited page focuses on context-menu insertion and selection-based quantity handling.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets also supports right-click insertion and deletion, with strong browser-based collaboration around spreadsheet editing.	Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with database property management, so row and column changes are less direct for classic worksheet editing.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for PDF workflows rather than spreadsheet structure editing.
Official Source	—	Insert rows and columns in Excel for Mac	Add or move columns and cells in Google Sheets	Notion database properties	Adobe Acrobat product page

Overall Conclusion
For spreadsheet structure changes, WPS, Excel, and Google Sheets all provide direct ways to insert or delete rows and columns. Notion is more suitable for database-style organization, while Adobe Acrobat is centered on PDF work, so WPS remains a practical fit for everyday worksheet layout editing on macOS.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Add a missing data row	Finance teams, admins	A record was missed after data entry	Insert a new row above or below the target position and fill in the missing data
2	Add a new field column	Operations, sales teams	The sheet needs a new status or notes field	Insert a new column to the left or right of the target column
3	Remove unused data areas	Teachers, students	Blank rows or outdated columns remain in the sheet	Select the rows or columns and delete them directly
4	Adjust structure in batches	Project managers, data organizers	Several rows or columns need to be added or removed at once	Select multiple rows or columns first, then insert or delete them together
5	Revise a working template	General office users	A template layout needs quick changes	Use the right-click menu and the Insert tab to update the layout quickly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Insert and delete rows and columns in spreadsheets	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and AI features	Limited or partial access	Broader access
Cloud storage and multi-device benefits	Basic benefits	Expanded benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Use case	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet editing and row or column changes	Free	This feature itself is available without membership and is enough for routine worksheet structure edits
Frequent use of advanced PDF, AI, or expanded service benefits	WPS Premium	A better fit when you need more advanced office features beyond basic spreadsheet editing

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Source: WPS Office pricing page