WPS Split Columns on Windows: Introduction

WPS Split Columns is a spreadsheet data-cleanup feature for splitting cell content into multiple columns by delimiter or fixed width; it includes 3 core tasks, with 1 available without membership and 2 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	1	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	2	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Split Columns in WPS Office for Windows helps you separate the content of one cell or one column into multiple columns based on a selected rule. It supports splitting by delimiter and fixed width. In membership-related entry points, it also supports more detailed split methods such as fixed characters, specific content, and character type.

This feature is useful for imported lists, addresses, codes, and mixed text fields. It helps turn raw text into structured columns that are easier to filter, sort, summarize, and calculate. Before you start, make sure there are enough empty columns to the right of the target range so existing data is not overwritten.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	Basic splitting can be used locally; for membership status checks, keep a network connection available
Other	Signing in with a WPS account is recommended; leave enough empty columns on the right side of the target range

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheet, then open the Data tab and confirm that the Split Columns entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Split selected spreadsheet data into multiple columns by delimiter or fixed width. Membership-related entry points also provide advanced split methods.	The official Word page focuses on multi-column page layout for document text, not spreadsheet data splitting.	Google Sheets supports Split text to columns for clearly defined text separated by delimiters.	Notion supports the `split()` formula function for dividing text into a list inside database formulas, rather than a guided spreadsheet split tool.	The official Acrobat page describes Split view for viewing a document in multiple panes, not splitting spreadsheet text into columns.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Works directly inside a spreadsheet workflow for column-based data cleanup; Distinct: covers both basic split methods and membership-related advanced split entry points.	Compared with WPS: this official Word page is for page layout columns, so the use case is different from spreadsheet field splitting.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets covers basic text splitting in a similar spreadsheet scenario, while the advanced split methods shown in WPS are not described on this page.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more formula- and database-oriented, so the workflow is different for users who want direct spreadsheet operations.	Compared with WPS: this Acrobat page is focused on PDF viewing panes rather than spreadsheet data cleanup.
Official Source	—	Create multiple columns in Word	Split text, remove duplicates, or trim whitespace	Formula syntax & functions	Adjusting PDF views

Overall Conclusion
If your goal is to clean up imported spreadsheet data, WPS Split Columns fits that workflow more directly. Google Sheets offers a similar basic split action, while the Microsoft, Notion, and Adobe pages reviewed here focus on page layout, formulas, or document viewing rather than spreadsheet column splitting.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	Solution
1	Split names and IDs	HR and admin staff	Names and IDs are mixed in one column	Use delimiter-based splitting
2	Organize imported address fields	Operations and sales teams	Long imported text mixes city, district, and other parts in one column	Use fixed width or delimiters
3	Process batch codes	Finance and warehouse teams	Codes contain structured parts that need separate fields	Use advanced split methods such as fixed characters or character type
4	Clean exported data from other systems	Data cleanup staff	Raw exported data is inconsistent and hard to analyze	Split first, then filter and calculate
5	Prepare report fields	Frequent spreadsheet users	Mixed text needs to become standard columns	Use basic or advanced split methods to create separate columns

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Split Columns	✅ Available from the Data tab	✅ Available
Advanced Split Columns	❌ Membership is required for the related entry points	✅ Available through membership-related entry points
Advanced split in member tools	❌ Not available	✅ Available
Cloud storage and broader advanced benefits	1 GB cloud storage and basic features	20 GB cloud storage and broader advanced benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional cleanup of simple delimited data	Free	Basic Split Columns is enough for common split tasks
Frequent cleanup of complex text fields	WPS Premium	Advanced split methods can improve efficiency
Team-based processing of imported data	WPS Premium	Better suited to ongoing cleanup work and broader advanced features

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium