WPS Row Height and Column Width on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about Row Height and Column Width usually focus on measurement units, batch resizing behavior, and restoring a default width. This FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if the row height value does not look accurate?

  1. Confirm that you are adjusting Row Height, which uses points as the measurement unit.
  2. If you need to work with another unit such as centimeters, convert the value before entering it.
  3. After entering the value, review the display result and fine-tune it based on the content.

Why do all selected rows or columns become the same size after batch resizing?

  1. Check whether you resized while multiple rows or columns were selected.
  2. Dragging a shared border in a multi-selection usually applies the same size to the selected area.
  3. If you want content-based sizing instead, use Auto Fit Row Height or Auto Fit Column Width.

How can I quickly restore all columns to a default width?

  1. Select the columns that you want to reset. To reset the whole worksheet, select all cells first.
  2. Open the Row and Column drop-down on the Insert tab.
  3. Select Standard Column Width to restore the selected columns to the default width.

How to autofit row height or column width in WPS on Windows?

  1. Select the row or column that you want to fit automatically.
  2. Open the Row and Column menu on the Insert tab, or use the right-click shortcut menu.
  3. Select Auto Fit Row Height or Auto Fit Column Width to adjust the size based on content.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Row HeightThe height of a worksheet row. It affects how much vertical space is available for content and how balanced the layout looks.
Column WidthThe width of a worksheet column. It affects how much horizontal space is available for numbers, text, and headings.
Auto Fit Row HeightA command that adjusts row height automatically based on cell content. It is useful when text height varies across rows.
Auto Fit Column WidthA command that adjusts column width automatically based on cell content. It is useful when text length varies across a column.
Standard Column WidthA command that restores columns to a default width, which helps keep worksheet templates consistent.