WPS Table Styles on macOS: Introduction

WPS Table Styles on macOS helps you apply preset table formatting and improve data readability; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None stated	The feature information does not list a version restriction

About This Feature

Overview

Table Styles is a built-in formatting feature in WPS Office for Mac spreadsheets. It helps you apply preset table styles quickly, keep table layouts visually consistent, and make data easier to read.

Core tasks include:

Apply preset table styles: select a table and choose a ready-made style from the style gallery.
Adjust style options: turn on or off effects such as first column fill, header row fill, banded rows, and banded columns.
Clear or reset formatting: remove applied formatting when you want to return the table to a default appearance.

This feature is useful for reports, schedules, data lists, and other tables that need a cleaner visual structure. It can reduce repeated manual work on borders, fills, and text formatting.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac computer that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No required internet connection for local table style editing; internet is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	Open a worksheet that contains table content and make sure you have editing permission

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download WPS Office for Mac, complete the setup flow, and launch the app
Check after installation	Open a spreadsheet file, select a table range, and confirm that the Table Styles entry is available on the Home tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS lets you select a table, apply a preset table style, and switch options such as first column fill, header row fill, banded rows, and banded columns.	Microsoft Support describes applying a table style from the Table Design tab and changing options such as Header Row, Total Row, Banded Rows, and Banded Columns.	Google Docs official product pages emphasize collaborative document creation, templates, and structured content, but do not present a dedicated table style gallery comparable to spreadsheet-style table formatting.	Notion table features focus on database table views, row and column arrangement, wrap text, and calculations rather than a traditional preset table style gallery.	Adobe Acrobat official table guidance focuses on PDF table structure and accessibility tagging, such as header scope and cell types, rather than spreadsheet table style presets.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a direct preset style workflow for tables and lets you preview row, column, and header emphasis effects in a spreadsheet editing context.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft also provides mature table style controls, but its official guidance is centered on general table design steps in Microsoft 365 apps.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on online document collaboration and structured drafting than on a dedicated preset table style workflow for spreadsheet-like tables.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database organization and multi-view content management, while preset table style application is less direct for traditional spreadsheet formatting.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF review and accessibility workflows, so table appearance styling in worksheet editing is not its main use path.
Official Source	—	Apply a table style	Google Docs product page	Table view	Complex tables

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to format tables quickly and keep a consistent visual style in everyday spreadsheet work, WPS Table Styles is a practical fit. The other products also support table-related work, but their official materials focus more on document collaboration, database organization, or PDF accessibility workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Sales report formatting	Sales and operations teams	Large tables take time to format manually	Apply a preset style and use banded rows for easier reading
2	Class or duty schedules	Teachers and administrative staff	Header rows and key columns need to stand out	Use header row fill and first column fill to improve recognition
3	Financial list presentation	Finance staff	Dense tables need clearer visual hierarchy	Use banded rows or banded columns to improve readability
4	Project tracker cleanup	Project managers and team members	Inconsistent table formatting reduces reading efficiency	Apply one preset style across the full table
5	Print preparation	Any spreadsheet user	On-screen formatting should be checked before printing	Apply styles and review the result in print preview

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic table style usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Office tools	Basic features	Advanced features
Templates	Basic templates	Advanced templates
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday table cleanup and simple formatting	Free	Table Styles itself is available for regular spreadsheet work
Broader advanced office features and more template resources	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced office tools, templates, and larger cloud storage

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