Use WPS Persistent Input Box with 2 how-to topics: turning the persistent input box on or off, and managing it from Spreadsheet Settings; 2 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Turn the Persistent Input Box On or Off | Free |
| 2 | 2. Manage the Persistent Input Box from Spreadsheet Settings | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Turn the Persistent Input Box On or Off
Entry: Bottom View tab → Persistent Input Box
- Open a Smart Spreadsheet and enter editing mode.
- Tap the bottom View tab.
- Find the Persistent Input Box switch.
- Turn the setting on or off as needed.
- When it is on, the input box stays visible.
- When it is off, the input box is hidden.
- To edit again after hiding it, double-click a cell to bring the input box back.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the input box stays visible after you turn it on, or is hidden after you turn it off.
- What you can do next: continue selecting cells and editing content.
- No unwanted effect: switching the setting does not remove spreadsheet content.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you are not in editing mode, the feature may not work as expected.
- Environment note: use this feature while editing a Smart Spreadsheet.
2. Manage the Persistent Input Box from Spreadsheet Settings
Entry: Top More → Spreadsheet Settings
- Open a Smart Spreadsheet and enter the editing interface.
- Tap More at the top.
- Open Spreadsheet Settings.
- Find the option related to the persistent input box.
- Turn the setting on or off as needed.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: you can see and change the feature status in Spreadsheet Settings.
- What you can do next: return to the spreadsheet and edit cells with the updated display state.
- No unwanted effect: existing cell data remains unchanged.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you change the setting in one entry point but do not return to the sheet to confirm it, the display change may be easy to miss.
- Environment note: it is recommended to adjust the setting while a Smart Spreadsheet is already open.