WPS Proofreading on Windows: Introduction

WPS Proofreading is a review feature for checking spelling, grammar, and data-format issues in spreadsheets; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Proofreading in WPS Spreadsheet helps you review spreadsheet content before sharing or submitting a file. It is designed to identify spelling, grammar, and data-format issues, then present the findings in a side panel for follow-up actions.

Core tasks include:

Run proofreading checks for the selected range.
Review and process suggestions in the results panel.
Manage dictionaries for approved words, incorrect words, sensitive words, terms, and names or titles.
Adjust proofreading settings and check preferences.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when using proofreading features
Other	You need to be able to open and edit spreadsheet files, and use the right-side proofreading panel

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Spreadsheet, go to the Review tab, and confirm that proofreading-related entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In spreadsheet review workflows, WPS provides a Proofreading entry with general proofreading, batch proofreading, result handling, dictionary management, and settings.	Microsoft Editor checks spelling and grammar. Free accounts get basic checks, while Microsoft 365 adds more advanced grammar and style refinements.	Google Docs supports spelling and grammar checks, lets users accept or ignore suggestions, and includes a personal dictionary.	Notion AI can fix spelling and grammar and also supports drafting, summarizing, and translation.	Acrobat supports spell checking and accepted-word or custom-dictionary management, mainly for PDF editing workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The feature is placed directly in the spreadsheet Review workflow, making it easier to check a sheet before delivery. Distinct: The same workflow also includes suggestion handling, dictionary management, and check preferences.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes writing assistance across documents, email, and the web, with less focus on a spreadsheet-specific review flow in the cited page.	Compared with WPS: Google's cited guidance focuses on document editing and personal dictionary management rather than spreadsheet review.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on AI writing and content generation than on spreadsheet review workflows.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF text spell checking and dictionary management rather than spreadsheet review.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Editor checks grammar and more	Check your spelling and grammar in Google Docs	Using Notion AI	Check spellings and manage custom dictionaries in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion

If your main goal is to complete proofreading before a spreadsheet is shared or submitted, WPS offers a workflow that is closely aligned with spreadsheet review. The other products also provide spelling or grammar support, but their cited strengths are centered more on general writing, document editing, AI writing, or PDF editing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How WPS Helps
1	Review a spreadsheet before submission	Office staff	Spelling or format issues are easy to miss during manual review	Run General Proofreading or Batch Proofreading to scan issues together
2	Process many suggestions faster	Editors and reviewers	Handling each issue one by one takes time	Use Correct, Ignore, or One-click Correction in the results panel
3	Maintain industry terms	Team collaborators	Proper nouns or internal terms may be flagged repeatedly	Add and manage terms, names, and other entries in dictionaries
4	Adjust review preferences for different files	Quality reviewers	Different files need different check scopes	Change check items and preferences in Settings

Membership & Benefits

Compare free access and membership-related options for proofreading and related AI tools, then choose a plan based on how often you review and polish content.

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic proofreading entry in spreadsheets	✅ Available	✅ Available
General Proofreading / Batch Proofreading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Dictionary management and proofreading settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
AI Spell Check and related AI tools	Limited use	Available with plan-based daily usage limits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet review and basic proofreading	Free	Covers the main spreadsheet proofreading workflow
Frequent writing review with broader AI assistance	WPS Premium	Better suited for users who need more AI-supported writing and proofreading tools

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