How to Define or Modify a Print Area in WPS Office Spreadsheets on Android
Question details
The user wants to know whether the Microsoft 365 Excel app for Android supports defining and changing worksheet print areas, and how to work around mobile limitations.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 Excel for Android / WPS Office Spreadsheets
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- The user needs to print a selected range from an Excel workbook on an Android device and wants to set or adjust the print area before printing.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft 365 Excel for Android has limited page layout controls, so print area management may be unavailable or difficult to find in the mobile app.
Open the workbook in WPS Office Spreadsheets on your Android device and make sure the worksheet is in edit mode. Confirm which cell range should be printed and temporarily unhide any rows or columns you want included.
Set a Print Area Directly in WPS Office on Android
Use this method when you want to define or change the print area without leaving your Android phone or tablet.
WPS Office Spreadsheets on Android includes page layout controls for setting and clearing print areas, so you do not need to return to a desktop computer for a basic print range.
Launch WPS Office on your Android device, tap Files or Documents, and open the Excel workbook that contains the data you need to print.
Tap the worksheet, then tap and drag the selection handles around the cells you want to print so the range is highlighted.
Tap the Page Layout tab in the lower toolbar, choose Print Area, then tap Set Print Area. If you need to adjust it, select a new range and tap Set Print Area again.
Tap File or the Print icon, choose Print, and confirm the preview shows only the selected area before sending the job to your printer.
Set the Print Area on a Desktop for Larger or Complex Sheets
Use this method when the Android screen is too small for precise range selection or when you are already working on a Windows PC.
Define and Print Only the Cells You Need with WPS Office on Android
WPS Office Spreadsheets lets you set, modify, and clear a print area directly on Android, so you can print selected cells without switching to Microsoft 365 desktop.
- 1. Install WPS Office from the app store: Download WPS Office from Google Play or your device's official app store and open it.
- 2. Open an Excel workbook: Tap Files or Documents, locate the .xlsx workbook, and open it in WPS Office Spreadsheets.
- 3. Set and adjust the print area: Select the cells you want to print, open Page Layout, tap Print Area, and choose Set Print Area.
- 4. Print from your Android device: Tap File or the Print icon, choose Print, confirm the preview, and send the job to your printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft 365 Excel for Android support print areas?
The Android version of Excel has fewer page layout controls, and print area management may not be available. You can open the workbook in WPS Office Spreadsheets on Android to set a print area directly.
How do I clear a print area in WPS Office on Android?
Open the worksheet, tap Page Layout in the lower toolbar, choose Print Area, then tap Clear Print Area. The worksheet returns to its normal print range.
Will the print area be saved when I reopen the file?
Yes, WPS Office stores the print area with the workbook, and it remains active for compatible Excel files.
Can I print an .xlsx file from WPS Office on Android?
Yes, WPS Office opens and prints Excel .xlsx files. Set your print area first and then use the Print option to send the selected range to a connected printer.
Why is my Android printout showing extra blank pages?
Extra pages often appear when no print area is defined or when the print range includes empty cells. Define a print area in WPS Office Spreadsheets to restrict the output to the selected cells.
