WPS Underline on iOS helps you add underline formatting to selected text; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Underline in WPS Office for iOS is a text-formatting feature in Sheets that lets you add or remove underlines for selected cell content. It is useful for emphasizing key data, marking items for review, or keeping table formatting consistent.
The main task available here is adding or removing underline formatting for selected text or cell content. The underline color follows the font color, which makes it practical for quick text emphasis on mobile.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local underline editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account sync |
| Other | You need to be able to open and edit spreadsheet files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation Method | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, then sign in to open spreadsheet files |
| Post-install Check | Open a spreadsheet, select cell content, go to the Home tab, and confirm that the Underline button is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In spreadsheet editing on iOS, you can use the Underline button on the Home tab to add or remove underline formatting for selected text. | Microsoft Word supports underlining text from Home > Underline or with Ctrl+U, and also supports additional underline styles. | Google Docs lets users underline selected text from the toolbar or from Format > Text. | Notion supports underlining selected text with cmd/ctrl + U and focuses on page and block editing. | Adobe Acrobat supports Underline text as a markup action for selected text in PDF review. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry point is direct for mobile spreadsheet editing, so you can switch underline formatting quickly after selecting content. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes word-processing scenarios and offers more underline style options such as double underline and style changes. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses on document text formatting for online editing, while official guidance is less centered on spreadsheet cell text formatting. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on notes and collaborative pages, with official guidance centered on shortcuts and page styling. | Compared with WPS: Adobe uses underline mainly for PDF markup and review rather than spreadsheet cell text formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Underline text or spaces | Change how paragraphs & fonts look | Keyboard shortcuts | Add comments to selected text or images in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Underline on iOS is well suited to quick text emphasis in mobile spreadsheet work. If you need more advanced text styling, browser-based document collaboration, or PDF review markup, the other products may fit those document types better.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark key data | Students and office users | Important numbers do not stand out enough | Select the cell content and apply underline formatting |
| 2 | Flag items for review | Finance and admin users | Pending checks are easy to miss | Use underline formatting to mark fields that still need review |
| 3 | Keep table formatting consistent | Everyday spreadsheet users | Local formatting is inconsistent | Apply underline formatting to selected content consistently |
| 4 | Distinguish manual emphasis from link styling | Content organization users | Manual emphasis can be confused with link styling | Use manual underline formatting to highlight regular text |
| 5 | Check formatting before printing | Users who export or print files | Important emphasis may not be obvious after printing | Add underline formatting before printing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic underline formatting in iOS spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Office editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and more advanced capabilities | Some features are limited | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to underline text in iOS spreadsheets or do basic editing | Free | The underline feature itself is not membership-restricted and works well for light daily use |
| You also need more advanced tools, more cloud storage, or broader document capabilities | WPS Premium | It is a better fit for users who work with multiple document types more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page