WPS Background is the page background feature in WPS Writer for macOS; 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Background is used to apply a page background color, a custom color, or an image background to the entire document, and it also lets you remove an existing background in one step. This feature is located on the Page tab and is useful for cover pages, document differentiation, visual styling, and more polished document presentation in collaboration.
Core tasks include:
- Apply a color background: Choose a preset page color quickly.
- Apply a custom color background: Fine-tune the page color through More Colors and Other Colors.
- Apply an image background: Select a local image as the page background for the whole document.
- Remove the background: Return the document to a no-background state.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local background settings do not require a network connection; download, installation, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | To use an image background, you need a locally accessible image file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer package and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that the Background entry is available on the Page tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you apply a color background, custom color, image background, and remove the background in a document. | Word desktop supports page color settings, while Word for the web preserves page background but cannot edit it. | Google Docs provides text or image watermarks that appear behind text and repeat on every page, rather than a dedicated page background panel. | Notion focuses on page covers, page styling, and block background colors, with page-level customization aimed more at content presentation than document page backgrounds. | Acrobat lets you add a color or image background to PDFs and adjust appearance, position, page range, and multi-file application. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can set color backgrounds, image backgrounds, and remove backgrounds directly inside the writing interface, which fits document editing and layout work on macOS. | Compared with WPS: Word for the web cannot edit page backgrounds, so background editing depends more on desktop workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs uses watermark workflows for behind-text visuals, which is different from a direct page background entry. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page covers and content styling, not a traditional document page background workflow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat background tools are oriented to PDF post-processing and batch handling, while WPS fits background setup during document creation. |
| Official Source | — | Word for the web feature availability | Insert, edit, or delete watermarks | Style & customize your page | Add backgrounds to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Background is closer to the traditional page background workflow used in word processing, so it works well when you want to adjust page visuals while editing the document. If your main need is repeating watermarks, workspace page styling, or PDF finishing, Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat fit those scenarios differently.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creating a cover page | Students, teachers, and administrative staff | The first page looks too plain | Use a color or image background to improve page presentation |
| 2 | Distinguishing document types | Team collaborators | Multiple documents look too similar | Assign different background colors to different documents |
| 3 | Visual branding | Marketing, operations, and design collaborators | Documents need a more consistent visual style | Insert a local image as the page background |
| 4 | Adjusting reading appearance | Everyday office users | The default white page does not fit the presentation need | Fine-tune the page color with a custom background |
| 5 | Returning to a plain page | All users | A previously applied background needs to be cleared | Use No Page Background to remove the current background |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of the Background feature | ✅ Color backgrounds, image backgrounds, and background removal are available | ✅ Available |
| Extended PDF editing and conversion tools | Some capabilities may be limited | Typically includes more advanced capabilities |
| More cross-device and membership benefits | Basic access | Typically includes additional membership services and expanded benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to set document backgrounds | Free | The listed Background tasks are available directly |
| You also need more advanced document tools | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who often work with PDF editing, conversion, or broader office tasks |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page