Create New Pivot Table in WPS on Android helps you start a new pivot-based summary from spreadsheet data; 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Create New Pivot Table is a spreadsheet analysis feature in WPS Office for Android. It lets you generate a new pivot table from an existing data range so you can review grouped and summarized results more efficiently on a mobile device.
Core capabilities include:
- Start a new pivot table from spreadsheet data.
- Select the source range used for the pivot table.
- Create a new pivot table layout and continue adding fields.
- Begin a basic summary analysis workflow on Android.
This feature is useful for sales summaries, category-based statistics, project tracking, and other mobile spreadsheet review scenarios.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable connection is recommended when opening or saving online files |
| Other | Prepare a spreadsheet with headers and detailed records so the pivot table can identify fields more clearly |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, then open a spreadsheet and confirm that data analysis options are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS can start a new pivot table directly from spreadsheet data and begin a new summary view on the device. | Microsoft Q&A states that Excel on Android cannot create a new pivot table and can only interact with an existing one. | Google Sheets Help explains pivot tables, but the Android help page directs users to use pivot tables on a computer. | Notion can create table-style databases with properties, but this is not a spreadsheet pivot table workflow. | Adobe Acrobat provides PDF-to-Excel conversion workflows, but not native pivot table creation inside a spreadsheet editor. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports starting a new pivot table workflow on Android, which fits mobile spreadsheet analysis more directly. | Compared with WPS: Android support focuses on existing pivot table interaction rather than creating a new one. | Compared with WPS: pivot table use is documented around the computer workflow instead of an Android creation flow. | Compared with WPS: the product focuses on database organization rather than spreadsheet pivot analysis. | Compared with WPS: the product focuses on file conversion rather than pivot table analysis inside a spreadsheet. |
| Official Source | — | Create a pivot table on Android | Create and use pivot tables | Create a database | Convert a PDF to Excel |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to begin a new pivot table workflow directly on an Android device, WPS is a closer fit for mobile spreadsheet analysis. The other products either emphasize desktop use, existing-table interaction, database-style organization, or adjacent file conversion workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sales data summaries | Sales teams, operations staff | Large detail tables take time to summarize manually | Create a pivot table and summarize by region, person, or month |
| 2 | Inventory category review | Warehouse and purchasing teams | It is hard to compare quantities across categories quickly | Use a pivot table to group data by category or location |
| 3 | Project status tracking | Project managers and team members | Task details are scattered across many rows | Build a pivot table to summarize by owner or status |
| 4 | Mobile review on the go | Field staff and managers | Raw rows are difficult to review on a phone | Create a pivot table for a clearer summary view on Android |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF and more advanced tools | Some features are limited | Broader access is available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday viewing and basic spreadsheet work | Free plan | It already covers core office components for light mobile work |
| Frequent use of advanced tools or more cross-device file storage | WPS Premium | It is more suitable when you need more cloud storage and broader feature access |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page