WPS Print Gridlines on Windows: Introduction

WPS Print Gridlines is a worksheet printing setting in WPS Spreadsheets that controls whether gridlines appear in printed output; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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

Print Gridlines is a built-in printing feature in WPS Spreadsheets for Windows. It lets you show or hide worksheet gridlines when printing so printed tables are easier to read by row and column.

Core tasks include:

Turn print gridlines on or off from the Page tab.
Check the gridline result in Print Preview before printing.

This feature is suitable for printed data lists, internal review copies, training materials, and worksheet templates that need visible cell structure. There is no membership restriction and no separate version restriction for this feature.

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	No mandatory internet connection is required for local print gridline settings; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services
Other	You need to open spreadsheet files and use an available printer or the system print preview

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets and confirm that gridline-related options are available on the Page tab or in Print Preview

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS lets you turn worksheet print gridlines on or off from the Page tab and review the result in Print Preview before printing.	Excel lets users select the Print checkbox under Gridlines on the Page Layout tab and then print or preview the worksheet.	Google Sheets provides spreadsheet print settings such as margins, page breaks, headers, footers, and page orientation, but the cited help page does not highlight a dedicated print-gridlines switch.	Notion focuses on exporting pages or databases to PDF and printing from the browser or exported file, rather than worksheet-style gridline printing.	Acrobat provides PDF print settings and print troubleshooting for finished PDF files, rather than spreadsheet gridline controls.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: You can switch print gridlines directly in the spreadsheet editing interface; Distinct: you can also confirm the result again in Print Preview before printing.	Compared with WPS: Excel also supports printed gridlines, but its official guidance centers on the Page Layout path in Excel.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets official help emphasizes general print setup rather than a clearly highlighted worksheet print-gridlines control on the cited page.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for page export and document archiving than worksheet-style gridline printing.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward printing completed PDF files and adjusting PDF print settings, not configuring spreadsheet gridlines before output.
Official Source	—	Print gridlines in a worksheet	Print from Google Sheets	Export your content	Adjust print settings in Acrobat Pro

Overall Conclusion
If you need to keep worksheet cell structure visible in printed output, WPS provides a direct path from editing to preview and printing. Microsoft Excel offers a similar worksheet printing capability, while Google, Notion, and Adobe focus more on general print setup, export workflows, or PDF output.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	Solution
1	Printing data sheets for records	Admin, finance, and operations staff	Printed tables are harder to verify without visible cell boundaries	Turn on print gridlines before printing the worksheet
2	Printing for internal review	Team leads and reviewers	It is harder to locate cells quickly on paper	Check the gridline result in Print Preview
3	Printing training materials	Teachers and trainers	Example tables lose structure after printing	Use gridlines to improve row and column readability
4	Printing blank templates	HR, warehouse, and registration staff	A paper form is needed for handwriting	Print the worksheet with gridlines enabled
5	Final check before printing	General office users	The final printed layout is uncertain	Review the gridline result in Print Preview first

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Print Gridlines basic toggle	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Basic features	✅ More PDF tools
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited quantity	More template benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Occasional spreadsheet printing with gridlines	Free	Print Gridlines itself has no membership restriction for everyday use
Need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or template access	WPS Premium	In addition to spreadsheet printing, you can use broader document and storage benefits

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