Use WPS Merge Tables through 3 how-to topics, including opening the entry, merging worksheets for the first time, and re-merging an existing result; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the Merge Tables entry | Free |
| 2 | 2. Merge multiple worksheets for the first time | Free |
| 3 | 3. Re-merge an existing result | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the Merge Tables entry
Entry path: Data → Merge Tables
- Open a WPS Spreadsheet online collaborative document.
- Click the Data tab at the top.
- Find the Merge Tables button on the right side of the toolbar.
- Click it to view the drop-down options Merge Tables and Re-merge.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Merge Tables button and its drop-down menu are visible.
- Next action available: you can continue with Merge Tables or Re-merge.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if no spreadsheet file is open, the related entry may not be visible.
- Environment note: for online collaboration scenarios, keep the network connection stable.
2. Merge multiple worksheets for the first time
Entry path: Data → Merge Tables → Merge Tables
- Click Merge Tables to open the Merge Worksheets dialog box.
- Click the Select... link in the upper-right area.
- In the file selector, choose one or more worksheets to merge.
- Set options as needed, including Worksheet contains headers, Header row count, Remove duplicate rows, Merge to, Mark data source, and Auto-update data.
- Choose to output the result to a New worksheet or another target location.
- Click Start Merge to run the merge.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: a new merged worksheet is created, or the result is written to the selected location.
- Next action available: you can review, edit, and save the merged data.
- No side effect: the original source worksheets remain unchanged.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if source worksheets use very different column structures, the merged result may appear misaligned.
- Tip: if the source sheets include title rows, confirm whether Worksheet contains headers should be selected.
- Tip: if you want to remove fully duplicated data, select Remove duplicate rows.
3. Re-merge an existing result
Entry path: Data → Merge Tables → Re-merge
- After the source worksheet data changes, open the summary file that needs to be refreshed.
- Click Merge Tables on the Data tab.
- Select Re-merge from the drop-down menu.
- Wait for WPS to refresh the result based on the previous merge settings.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the summary result is updated with the latest data.
- Next action available: you can continue using the result sheet without reselecting the source data and options.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if no valid merged result was created previously, direct refresh may not be available.
- Environment note: the source worksheets need to remain accessible.