WPS Eye Care Mode is a display feature that helps reduce screen strain during long reading and editing sessions; it includes 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 how-to topics are available directly |
| Version recommendation | Latest WPS Office version recommended | Helps ensure stable UI layout and visible entry points |
About This Feature
Overview
Eye Care Mode is a display assistance feature in WPS Office for Windows. It changes the document reading area to a softer light green background to help reduce visual strain during long document sessions.
Core tasks include:
- Turn Eye Care Mode on or off from the View tab for quick switching while editing documents.
- Turn Eye Care Mode on or off from the status bar icon for quick display changes without leaving the current page.
This feature is useful for long document reading, extended text editing, and viewing pages in bright environments.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | Latest WPS Office version recommended |
| Network | Eye Care Mode is a local display feature and does not require a network connection |
| Other | You need to open a document and see the View tab or the status bar |
Download & Installation
Before using Eye Care Mode, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS, open a document, and confirm that the Eye Care Mode entry is visible on the View tab or status bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Eye Care Mode can switch the document background to a softer light green and can be toggled from the View tab or the status bar. | Word offers Dark Mode for menu controls and the document background, and lets users switch the page background between dark and light. | Google Docs official help for computers focuses more on accessibility, magnification, and high contrast. Official dark theme guidance is clearer on mobile than on Windows desktop editing. | Notion lets users choose Light, Dark, or Use system setting on desktop, and also supports a keyboard shortcut for appearance switching. | Acrobat on the web supports Light, Dark, and system-based appearance settings, mainly for the app interface on the web. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: provides a softer light green reading background directly for document work; Distinct: offers two direct entry points in the ribbon area and status bar. | Compared with WPS: Word focuses on dark theme and page background switching rather than a light green reading background. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs on Windows desktop does not provide equally clear official guidance for a native document-level eye care mode. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on app appearance themes rather than a light green document reading background. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on application appearance or PDF viewing settings than on a light green editing background for document work. |
| Official Source | — | Dark Mode in Word | Accessibility in Google Docs Editors - Computer | Account settings & preferences | Set light or dark mode |
Overall Conclusion
If you want a softer reading background during document work on Windows, WPS Eye Care Mode fits everyday writing and editing more directly. Other products more often focus on dark themes or overall interface appearance, while WPS provides a direct document display adjustment for this scenario.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How Eye Care Mode helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long document reading | Students, editors, office users | A bright white page can feel tiring over time | Turn on Eye Care Mode to switch to a softer light green background |
| 2 | Extended text revision | Writers, administrative staff, teachers | Long editing sessions can make the page feel visually harsh | Turn Eye Care Mode on or off as needed while editing |
| 3 | Quick reading adjustment | All users | You want to change the display without interrupting your workflow | Use the status bar icon for quick switching |
| 4 | Personal viewing comfort in collaboration | People working on shared documents | You want a more comfortable local display experience | Turn on Eye Care Mode locally to adjust your own view |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care Mode toggle | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document reading and editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited downloads | More benefits are listed on the pricing page |
| Advanced PDF tools | Some basic features | More features available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need Eye Care Mode for reading or editing documents | Free version | Eye Care Mode itself is available without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage or more advanced tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with multiple document types and want broader benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
- You can review available plans and included benefits on the official WPS pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page