How to Use

Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use Formula Recognition with 2 how-to topics, both membership-related; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to recognize and insert formulas.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Capture a Formula with the CameraWPS Premium required
22. Recognize a Formula from Photos or FilesWPS Premium required

How-to Guide

1. Capture a Formula with the Camera

Feature entry: Tools → Insert → Formula Recognition

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the formula.
  2. Tap the Tools tab at the bottom.
  3. Tap Insert.
  4. Select Formula Recognition.
  5. Point the camera at the formula you want to recognize.
  6. Wait for the app to recognize the formula automatically.
  7. Preview the result, then tap Insert into Document after you confirm it is correct.

Success Criteria

  • The recognized result appears normally in the preview area.
  • After you tap Insert into Document, the formula appears at the current cursor position.
  • The inserted formula can continue to be viewed and edited in the document.

Tips While Using

  • This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Keep the image clear, well lit, and as flat as possible when capturing a formula.
  • For complex nested formulas, review the inserted result again to confirm that the content is complete.

2. Recognize a Formula from Photos or Files

Feature entry: Tools → Insert → Formula Recognition

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the formula.
  2. Tap the Tools tab at the bottom, then tap Insert.
  3. Select Formula Recognition to open the recognition screen.
  4. Tap Photos or Files to add an image or file.
  5. Wait for the app to recognize the formula automatically.
  6. Preview the result, then tap Insert into Document after you confirm it is correct.

Success Criteria

  • The formula in the selected image or file is recognized successfully.
  • The preview result generally matches the original formula.
  • After insertion, the formula appears in the current document.

Tips While Using

  • This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Make sure Photos or Files access permissions have been granted in advance.
  • Higher image resolution and clearer formula edges usually help produce more stable recognition results.