WPS Endnotes is a document annotation feature in WPS Writer on Android; it includes 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
Endnotes in WPS Writer on Android let you add references, supporting notes, or citation details at the end of a document instead of placing them at the bottom of each page. After you insert an endnote, WPS adds a reference number in the main text and creates a matching note area at the end of the document.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert endnotes at the current cursor position.
- Keep numbering aligned automatically after you add or remove endnotes.
- Organize references and supporting notes in one place at the end of the document.
This feature is useful for academic writing, report notes, reference lists, and long-form document editing on Android.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android phone or tablet that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for inserting or editing endnotes in a local document; network access is needed for sign-in, sync, or sharing |
| Other | The file should be opened in WPS Writer and remain editable during use |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your Android device, sign in if needed, and open a Writer document to use editing features |
| Post-install check | Open a document, tap Tools, go to Insert, and confirm that the Endnote option is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS Writer lets you insert endnotes from Tools → Insert. The note appears at the end of the document and numbering is maintained automatically. | Word officially supports both footnotes and endnotes. Endnotes appear at the end of the document and can be inserted from the References tab. | Google Docs on Android officially supports footnotes. In pageless format, footnotes appear together at the end of the document, but the help page does not describe an endnote feature. | Notion help content focuses on links, backlinks, comments, and writing blocks. Its official help pages do not describe native endnote layout for formal documents. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF comments, sticky notes, and review workflows. Its official help pages do not describe endnote layout for word-processing documents. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can insert endnotes directly in a Writer document on Android. Distinct: numbering is automatically maintained after endnotes are added or removed. | Compared with WPS: Word also supports endnotes, but the cited official guidance mainly shows the desktop References workflow rather than an Android-specific path. | Compared with WPS: the Android help page describes footnotes, not endnotes, so it is more suitable for basic references than endnote-based document layout. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for linked knowledge organization and collaboration, but its official help does not show numbered endnotes collected at the end of a document. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better suited to PDF annotation and review, not endnote formatting inside a word-processing document. |
| Official Source | — | Insert footnotes and endnotes in Word | Use headers, footers, page numbers and footnotes - Android | Links & backlinks | Add and manage comments |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to manage references or supporting notes at the end of a document on Android, WPS Endnotes fits a formal document workflow well. Microsoft Word also supports endnotes, while Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe are positioned more around footnotes, linked collaboration, or PDF commenting in the cited official materials.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic reference lists | Students and researchers | Reference details interrupt the main text | Endnotes keep references together at the end of the document |
| 2 | Report explanations | Office users | Extra explanations are needed without taking space in the main body | Insert endnotes for supporting details and keep the main text cleaner |
| 3 | Long document annotation | Editors and writers | Too many notes can make page-level reading crowded | Endnotes centralize note content in one section |
| 4 | Team draft clarification | Team members | Background details are needed without overloading the main text | Add numbered endnotes at key points and explain them at the end |
| 5 | Compiled materials and citations | Teachers and trainers | Multiple references are hard to organize consistently | Automatic numbering helps keep endnote order aligned |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Endnote insertion | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
| Full PDF editing and conversion tools | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Ads | Some in-app advertising may appear | No advertising |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional writing and endnote insertion on Android | Free | Endnote insertion itself is available for regular document editing |
| Frequent document work with PDF tools and cloud storage needs | WPS Premium | In addition to endnotes, it adds more PDF tools, more cloud storage, and broader office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page