WPS headers and footers in collaboration mode on iOS let you add consistent content to the top and bottom of document pages; there are 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 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 | 3 | 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
Headers and footers let you add consistent content to the top and bottom of document pages, such as titles, dates, author names, and page numbers, which is useful for formal document formatting.
In collaboration mode on iOS, you can complete these common tasks:
- Insert a header or footer and enter content to build a consistent page layout.
- Adjust header settings, including alignment and header line styles.
- Move to the footer editing area and continue adding bottom-page information.
This feature works well for notices, reports, policy documents, and shared documents that need consistent page identification.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A stable network connection is recommended when opening or co-editing documents |
| Other | You need to be able to open a WPS Docs file on iOS and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | After installation and sign-in, open a document, tap Tools → Insert, and confirm that the Header & Footer entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, collaboration mode lets you open Tools → Insert → Header & Footer, add consistent header and footer content, adjust header settings, and move to footer editing. | Word supports inserting and editing headers and footers, and desktop Word also supports different headers and footers for different sections. | Google Docs supports headers and footers, different headers and footers by page or section, and margin adjustments, but the document must be in pages format. | Notion help content focuses on site headers and page customization rather than page-based document headers and footers for traditional document layout. | Acrobat lets you add headers and footers to PDFs with page numbers, dates, titles, preview, and multi-file application, which is more focused on finished PDF files. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can complete basic header and footer editing directly in a mobile document workflow. Distinct: The entry is grouped under Tools → Insert, which is convenient for quick formatting updates in shared documents. | Compared with WPS: Word offers more section-level control for complex documents, but its official guidance is centered more on desktop editing workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs requires pages format before headers and footers are available, so document mode must be checked first. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page and site presentation than traditional document header and footer formatting. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for adding headers and footers after a document has already been finalized as a PDF. |
| Official Source | — | Edit headers and footers in Word | Use headers, footers, page numbers and footnotes | Edit and customize your Notion Sites | Add headers and footers to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice for basic header and footer editing in shared documents on iOS, especially when you want to make quick layout updates on mobile. For more advanced section-based control, desktop document tools may be a better fit. If the file is already a PDF, Adobe’s workflow is more aligned with final-output editing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add consistent labels to meeting notes | Team members | Multi-page notes do not show a consistent title or date | Insert a header or footer and add the meeting name, date, or other page information |
| 2 | Format reports more consistently | Students and office users | Formal documents need consistent top and bottom page information | Use header settings to adjust alignment and line styles |
| 3 | Add footer notes in shared documents | Co-editors | Bottom-page notes or signatures need to be added quickly | Move to the footer editing area and enter footer content |
| 4 | Update page layout on mobile | iPhone and iPad users | Page information needs to be adjusted away from a desktop device | Open Header & Footer directly on iOS and make the change |
| 5 | Add a standard footer to notices | Administrative and operations staff | Multi-page notices need a consistent sign-off or contact line | Use the footer editing entry to add department or contact details |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic header and footer editing in this feature | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available with a broader feature range |
| Template downloads | Limited | More templates and content benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to edit headers, footers, and other basic document content on iOS | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more templates, cloud storage, or broader advanced tools | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who work with multiple document types and want additional benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page