WPS Number Format on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about WPS Number Format on Android usually involve text-formatted cells, dates shown as numbers, and how to format numbers in a spreadsheet; this FAQ covers 3 common questions and 4 glossary terms.

FAQ

Why does nothing change after I apply a number format?

  1. Check whether the cell content is stored as plain text.
  2. If the value starts with an apostrophe, remove it or correct the original content first.
  3. Apply the number format again after the cell content matches the intended data type.

How do I fix a date that is displayed as a number?

  1. Select the affected cell.
  2. Open Home → Number Format.
  3. Change the current format from Number to Short Date or Long Date.

Does Number Format change the original value?

  1. Number Format mainly changes how the value is displayed.
  2. After formatting, you can still review, edit, or calculate with the cell.
  3. If you only changed the format, the stored value itself is not changed.

Glossary

TermDefinition
GeneralThe default display style that usually shows content close to its original input form.
TextA format that displays cell content as text, useful for IDs or codes that should not be auto-converted.
Short DateA compact date display style for date values.
ScientificA numeric display style used for very large or very small values.