WPS Locate Cell on iOS: Introduction

WPS Locate Cell is a quick navigation feature for spreadsheets on iOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	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

Locate Cell is a spreadsheet navigation feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you jump directly to a target cell in a large worksheet by entering a cell reference and selecting that location immediately.

Core capabilities:

Enter a cell reference such as B7.
Jump directly to the target cell after confirming the reference.
Reduce manual scrolling when working with large worksheets.

This feature is useful for checking data, returning to a specific editing position, and reviewing content at a known cell address.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local cell navigation
Other	Open a spreadsheet and enter editing mode before using the feature

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-installation check	Open WPS Office, enter spreadsheet editing mode, and check whether the Locate Cell entry appears under Tools

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On iOS, WPS lets you open Locate Cell from Tools, enter a cell reference, and jump directly to the target cell. It is designed for quickly locating a single cell in a worksheet.	Excel lets users select specific cells or ranges by entering a cell reference or named range in the Name box or by using the Go To command.	Google Sheets supports moving to a specific cell or range with Go to range or the name box, such as `B6` or `B6:F9`.	Notion table view focuses on database-style tables with properties, sorting, filtering, and calculations, but the official help page does not describe direct spreadsheet-style cell-coordinate navigation.	Adobe InCopy supports selecting table cells, rows, and columns for editing, but its official documentation focuses on table selection and editing rather than spreadsheet-style coordinate navigation.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry point is straightforward on mobile, and entering a cell reference takes you directly to the target cell in a touch-based workflow.	Compared with WPS: Excel provides broader selection methods for named ranges and ranges, but the official guidance is mainly centered on desktop and web workflows.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports both cell and range navigation and works well with keyboard-driven browser workflows; WPS is more aligned with touch-based mobile access.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward database organization and multi-view management instead of spreadsheet-style coordinate-based navigation.	Compared with WPS: Adobe table tools are more relevant to layout and editorial table editing than worksheet cell navigation.
Official Source	—	Select specific cells or ranges in Excel	Use Google Sheets with a screen reader	Table view	Selecting and editing tables

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to jump to a known cell address quickly on an iPhone or iPad, WPS Locate Cell fits that mobile spreadsheet workflow well. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets offer broader range-based navigation options, while Notion and Adobe focus on database or layout-oriented table work rather than worksheet cell navigation.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	How It Helps
1	Check data at a specific address	Finance and data staff	It is hard to find a target cell manually in a large worksheet	Enter the cell reference and jump directly to the target cell
2	Return to an editing position quickly	Mobile office users	After scrolling, it is difficult to return to the original position	Re-enter the cell reference to return to the target cell
3	Review a location shared by someone else	Collaborative users	A shared coordinate needs to be checked quickly	Enter a reference such as `B7` and select it immediately
4	Review key points in a large worksheet	Managers and reviewers	Important values are scattered across the sheet	Move through key coordinates one by one
5	Demonstrate worksheet positions in training	Trainers and students	Verbal descriptions of positions are not direct enough	Enter the coordinate and show the target cell directly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Locate Cell	Available	Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	Available	Available
Additional advanced office and extended benefits	Some features may be limited	More advanced features and extended benefits are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday viewing and basic cell navigation	Free	Locate Cell itself is available without membership and is suitable for routine worksheet navigation
Broader advanced office needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced tools and extended benefits across WPS Office

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