WPS Font and Size on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 12, 2026

WPS Font and Size on macOS helps you format text in WPS Writer; this guide covers 8 core tasks, with 8 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks8Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership8Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Membership limitNone statedNo membership gate is described for this feature
Version limitNo specific limit statedUsing the latest WPS Office for Mac is recommended

About This Feature

Overview

Font and Size is the text formatting feature in WPS Writer for macOS. It lets you change font family, font size, and font scaling for selected text. You can work from the Home tab, the Text Properties pane, or the floating toolbar, depending on how detailed or how fast you want the adjustment to be.

Core tasks include:

  • Change the font for selected text and preview the result immediately.
  • Use Text Properties to set Chinese fonts and Western fonts separately.
  • Change the font size from preset values or by entering a custom size.
  • Use Text Properties for more detailed font size adjustments.
  • Increase or decrease font size with scaling controls.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to enlarge or reduce font size quickly.
  • Change the font from the floating toolbar near selected text.
  • Change font size or scale text from the floating toolbar for quick edits.

This feature is useful for document layout, style cleanup, heading hierarchy, and emphasis in selected content. It is especially practical when you need to standardize body text, adjust title levels, or fine-tune local formatting in a document.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App versionThe latest WPS Office for Mac version is recommended
NetworkLocal font and size changes do not require a network connection; internet access is needed for online resources or account sync
OtherYou need an editable Writer document and permission to edit the file

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Before using Font and Size, install WPS Office for Mac and open an editable document in WPS Writer.

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Installation methodOpen the download page, choose the Mac version, and follow the on-screen steps
Post-install checkOpen WPS Writer and confirm that font and size controls are available on the Home tab, in Text Properties, or on the floating toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryYou can change font, font size, and font scaling from the Home tab, the Text Properties pane, and the floating toolbar, with support for custom size input.Word lets you change font and size from the Home tab and font dialog, and it also supports setting a default font for new documents.Google Docs lets you format fonts from the top toolbar and the Format menu, and it supports saving styles as defaults.Notion supports page typography choices and a Small text toggle, but it does not focus on traditional document-style font size lists for detailed paragraph formatting.Acrobat lets you edit text in PDFs and change font and font size while editing selected text.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS provides multiple entry points for the same task, including the Home tab, task pane, and floating toolbar. Distinct: It also supports direct custom size input and keyboard shortcuts for font scaling.Compared with WPS: Word also offers full font and size controls, but its default font workflow is more centered on templates and new documents.Compared with WPS: Google Docs works well for online style management, but it offers fewer desktop-style entry points for the same formatting task.Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on page-level styling and lightweight writing layouts than detailed text size control inside a word processor workflow.Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed around PDF editing, so its text formatting workflow is different from a document editor.
Official SourceChange the default font in WordChange how paragraphs and fonts lookStyle and customize your pageEdit text in PDFs

Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is document text formatting and local layout adjustment, WPS offers a direct workflow with several convenient entry points. Other products are also suitable in their own contexts, such as online style management, page-level writing layouts, or PDF text editing.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable usersMain issueHow this feature helps
1Standardizing body textEveryday office usersMixed fonts make the document look inconsistentSelect the text and use Font or Text Properties to apply a consistent font
2Adjusting heading levelsReport writersTitles and body text do not have clear visual hierarchyUse preset or custom font sizes to separate heading levels
3Fine-tuning emphasisReview and collaboration usersA keyword or sentence needs emphasis without changing the whole paragraphUse the floating toolbar to change local font or size quickly
4Resizing text quicklyKeyboard-focused usersRepeated size changes slow down editingUse Increase Font Size, Decrease Font Size, or shortcuts
5Setting Chinese and Western fonts separatelyBilingual document editorsMixed-language text looks inconsistentUse Text Properties to set Chinese and Western fonts independently

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Basic font and size formattingAvailableAvailable
Basic PDF featuresAvailableAvailable with more extended capabilities
Template downloadsLimitedMore benefits are listed on the pricing page
Cloud storage1GB20GB, as shown on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
Everyday document editing and basic formattingFreeBasic font and size controls are available for regular writing and revision
More cloud storage, templates, or broader office featuresWPS PremiumSuitable if you also need document management, template access, and more advanced office benefits

How to Subscribe

  • WPS membership center: Subscribe now
  • To compare available plans, open the pricing page and review the plan details.

Source: WPS Office pricing page