WPS Eye Care Mode on macOS changes the document editing view to a softer light green background to help reduce visual strain during long reading and editing sessions; 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 | All current tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Eye Care Mode is a reading and editing aid in WPS Office for Mac that changes the current document background to a softer light green, helping reduce visual stimulation from a bright white page during long sessions. For users searching for how to reduce eye strain in document editing, this feature provides a quick in-app display adjustment.
This feature supports these common uses:
- Turn Eye Care Mode on or off from the View tab.
- Quickly switch the display effect from the Eye Care Mode icon on the status bar.
- Eye Care Mode affects only the current on-screen display and does not change document content or print output.
It is useful for long proofreading sessions, continuous reading, and text editing in dim environments.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Eye Care Mode is a local display feature and does not require a network connection |
| Other | You need to open a document editing window; the related entry is available when the status bar and View options are visible |
Download & Installation
Before using Eye Care Mode, install WPS Office on your Mac.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation Method | Download the Mac installer and complete the setup as prompted |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS, open a document, and check whether the Eye Care Mode entry appears on the View tab or status bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the Mac document editing window, you can turn on Eye Care Mode directly to switch the background to a softer light green, and click again to turn it off. This display effect does not affect document content or print results. | Word offers Dark Mode and lets users switch between dark and light page backgrounds from the View tab with Switch Modes; documents still print with a light page color. | Google Docs officially documents dark theme settings for mobile apps and notes that collaborators cannot see the theme you choose; its official help page does not describe a matching desktop document-canvas eye care mode. | Notion lets users switch appearance between Light, Dark, or system settings on desktop, and also supports a keyboard shortcut for dark mode; the setting applies to the workspace interface. | Acrobat on the web lets users choose Light, Dark, or system settings to change the web app appearance. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a dedicated Eye Care Mode entry inside the document editing interface, with a short path to switch views; the effect changes only the current viewing experience and does not modify document content. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on dark mode and page background switching, but its official guidance describes dark and light page views rather than a light green eye care background. | Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance focuses on mobile dark theme settings, so the desktop document-view entry is less direct for this use case. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workspace-wide appearance switching rather than a document-page eye care background designed for document editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe mainly adjusts the appearance of the web app, which is different from switching an eye care background inside a document editing page. |
| Official Source | — | Dark Mode in Word | Use Dark theme in Google Docs, Sheets & Slides | Account settings & preferences | Set light or dark mode |
Overall Conclusion
If you want a quick way to reduce page glare while editing documents on a Mac without changing the document itself, WPS Eye Care Mode fits that document-focused workflow well. Other products also offer appearance or dark theme settings, but their entry points, scope, and display behavior differ.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long document reading | Students, editors, office users | Looking at a white page for a long time can cause visual fatigue | Turn on Eye Care Mode to switch the background to a softer light green |
| 2 | Continuous proofreading | Reviewers and content writers | Staring at the main text area for a long time can feel harsh on the eyes | Keep Eye Care Mode on during editing |
| 3 | Editing in dim environments | Users working at night | A bright page can feel too strong against a darker environment | Use Eye Care Mode to reduce visual glare |
| 4 | Quick display switching | Everyday office users | Need to switch quickly between normal and eye care display effects | Use the status bar icon to turn the mode on or off |
| 5 | Personal reading comfort during collaboration | Collaborative document participants | Want a more comfortable reading view without changing document content | Use Eye Care Mode as a local display adjustment |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Eye Care Mode on and off | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document reading and editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited quantity | More benefits are described on the pricing page |
| Some advanced tools | Depends on what is shown in the client | Includes more advanced features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need Eye Care Mode for daily reading and editing | Free | Eye Care Mode itself has no membership restriction and can be used directly |
| You also need more cloud storage or advanced office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need more storage, templates, or extended features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page