WPS Font Color on macOS helps you change the display color of selected text; this guide covers 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
Font Color is a text formatting feature in WPS Office for macOS that changes the display color of selected text. It helps make important content stand out and makes it easier to separate different levels of information.
Core tasks include:
- Use the Font Color button on the Home tab to quickly apply the current color.
- Use the Font Color menu on the floating toolbar to choose a color directly.
- Open the Text Properties pane and use the Text tab to set font color.
This feature is useful for document review, emphasis, collaborative editing, and visual formatting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No required network connection for local text color changes; network access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | Open an editable text document and select the target text before changing its color |
Download & Installation
Before you use Font Color, install WPS Office for Mac and open a text document.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office → open a text document → select text and confirm that the Font Color entry is visible on the Home tab or the floating toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can set the color of selected text from the Home tab, the floating toolbar, or the Text Properties pane. | Word lets you change text color in a document. | Google Docs lets you change text color from the toolbar and create custom colors. | Notion lets you apply color to inline text or full text blocks, and also supports slash commands for color changes. | Acrobat lets you change font color when editing text in a PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides 3 common entry points for the same task, which fits different editing habits. Distinct: You can complete the color change directly inside the document editing interface. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on changing text color in the document, while this comparison shows fewer direct entry descriptions on one page. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports custom colors and an eyedropper, which is flexible for browser-based collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page and block styling than on a traditional document formatting workflow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat mainly targets PDF text editing, so the document type and editing workflow are different. |
| Official Source | — | Change the font color in a Word document | Change the color of text, objects, and backgrounds | Style & customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS provides a practical text color feature for everyday document editing on macOS, with entry points placed in familiar editing areas. If your work is centered on browser collaboration pages or PDF text editing, Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat also provide color controls, but they are designed for different editing scenarios.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlight key content | Students, teachers, editors | Important information does not stand out enough | Select text and use Font Color to apply a visible color |
| 2 | Separate collaborative edits | Team members, reviewers | Different edits are hard to distinguish | Use different text colors for different content |
| 3 | Improve document hierarchy | Office users, content creators | The visual structure of the document is unclear | Use color to emphasize headings, notes, or keywords |
| 4 | Review text settings in one pane | Layout editors | More text settings need to be checked together | Open the Text Properties pane and set Font Color from the Text tab |
| 5 | Change color near the selection | Frequent editors | Switching to the top ribbon too often slows editing | Use the floating toolbar to choose a color directly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Font Color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic text editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF and more extended tools | Partially limited | More tools available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text color changes and basic formatting | Free | Font Color is available directly for regular editing needs |
| More PDF tools, cloud storage, or extended document features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need broader document workflows and cross-device use |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page