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?
- Confirm that you are adjusting Row Height, which uses points as the measurement unit.
- If you need to work with another unit such as centimeters, convert the value before entering it.
- 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?
- Check whether you resized while multiple rows or columns were selected.
- Dragging a shared border in a multi-selection usually applies the same size to the selected area.
- 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?
- Select the columns that you want to reset. To reset the whole worksheet, select all cells first.
- Open the Row and Column drop-down on the Insert tab.
- 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?
- Select the row or column that you want to fit automatically.
- Open the Row and Column menu on the Insert tab, or use the right-click shortcut menu.
- Select Auto Fit Row Height or Auto Fit Column Width to adjust the size based on content.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Row Height | The height of a worksheet row. It affects how much vertical space is available for content and how balanced the layout looks. |
| Column Width | The width of a worksheet column. It affects how much horizontal space is available for numbers, text, and headings. |
| Auto Fit Row Height | A command that adjusts row height automatically based on cell content. It is useful when text height varies across rows. |
| Auto Fit Column Width | A command that adjusts column width automatically based on cell content. It is useful when text length varies across a column. |
| Standard Column Width | A command that restores columns to a default width, which helps keep worksheet templates consistent. |