WPS Persistent Input Box on Android: Introduction

WPS Persistent Input Box on Android keeps the input box visible in smart spreadsheets for continuous cell editing; this guide covers 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

Persistent Input Box is an editing aid in WPS Office for Android smart spreadsheets. It keeps the input box visible while you work so you can enter or revise cell content without repeatedly reopening the input area.

Core capability:

Keep the input box visible: In editing mode, the input box stays on screen for continuous entry and revision of cell content.

Typical scenarios: entering spreadsheet data on a phone, revising multiple cells in sequence, and checking long cell content before editing it right away.
What it helps with: fewer repeated taps to reopen the input area and a smoother spreadsheet editing flow on Android.
Where to find it: the option is available on the bottom View tab, and it can also be changed in More > Spreadsheet Settings.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection for local editing; internet is needed for download, sign-in, or sync
Other	The feature is used in smart spreadsheets while the file is in editing mode

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS → open a smart spreadsheet → enter editing mode → check whether Persistent Input Box appears under the bottom View tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Android smart spreadsheets, WPS provides a Persistent Input Box toggle. When it is on, the input box stays visible; when it is off, you can double-tap a cell to bring the input box back.	Excel for Android supports typing through the formula bar, and Microsoft also notes that you can double-tap a cell to start typing. The official page reviewed does not describe a separate persistent input box toggle.	Google Sheets on Android supports creating formulas and entering content in cells. The official help page explains formula entry, but it does not describe a setting for keeping an input bar persistently visible.	Notion supports editing database properties and managing property settings, with a focus on structured records and page properties rather than a spreadsheet-style persistent input bar for cell entry.	Acrobat for Android supports filling text fields and editing form content in PDF forms. Its official guidance is focused on PDF form filling rather than spreadsheet cell entry with a persistent input area.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct toggle for the Android spreadsheet editing scenario. Distinct: keeping the input box visible can reduce repeated double-taps when editing cells continuously.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents formula bar entry and double-tap editing, but the reviewed official page does not mention a comparable persistent display toggle.	Compared with WPS: Google documents formula creation on Android, but the reviewed official page does not mention a dedicated persistent input box setting.	Compared with WPS: Notion is better aligned with database property management and structured information tracking than continuous spreadsheet cell entry with a visible input box.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for PDF form filling and signing, so its documented mobile editing flow targets form fields instead of spreadsheet input box behavior.
Official Source	—	Excel for Android phones: Animated tips	Add formulas & functions	Database properties	Fill and sign forms — Acrobat for Android Help

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is continuous spreadsheet editing on an Android phone, WPS Persistent Input Box is closely aligned with that workflow. The other products also support mobile input or editing, but their official guidance focuses more on formula entry, database properties, or PDF forms than on a persistent spreadsheet input box.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main pain point	How this feature helps
1	Continuous spreadsheet entry	Sales, admin, and inventory staff	Reopening the input area again and again on a phone slows down entry	Turn on Persistent Input Box to keep editing continuously
2	Revising multiple cells	Users checking or correcting data in sequence	Each edit can require re-entering the input state	Keep the input box visible to reduce repeated actions
3	Review then edit immediately	Everyday mobile office users	Long cell content is less convenient to review and edit in quick succession	Use the visible input box to review and revise content more easily
4	Spreadsheet work on a small screen	Phone users	Switching between cell selection and text entry takes more effort on a small display	Keep the input area visible during editing mode
5	Adjusting the setting from the menu	Users who prefer managing options from More	The feature entry may not be obvious at first	You can also turn it on or off in More > Spreadsheet Settings

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Persistent Input Box	Available	Available
Basic spreadsheet editing	Available	Available
Some advanced PDF, conversion, or AI features	May be limited	More advanced capabilities are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity plans are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Using Persistent Input Box and basic spreadsheet editing	Free	This feature is available without membership
Needing broader advanced office capabilities as well	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need expanded PDF, cloud, or other advanced features

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