WPS Headers and Footers on macOS helps you repeat titles, dates, company names, page numbers, and other page-level information at the top or bottom of a document; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Headers and footers in WPS Office for Mac let you place repeating content at the top or bottom of each page in a document. You can enter editing mode by double-clicking the page area or by opening the Header & Footer menu from the Insert or Page tab. From there, you can continue with page number settings, page number removal, header line settings, and header or footer margin adjustments.
This feature is useful for reports, contracts, policy documents, course materials, and company templates that need consistent page identification. Repeating document information across pages makes multi-page files easier to review, print, and archive.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local document editing; downloading, installation, and account-related services require internet access |
| Other | You need an editable document file and permission to open and modify page content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office for Mac, open a document, and confirm that the Header & Footer entry is available from the Insert or Page tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports entering header and footer editing by double-clicking the header or footer area or by using the Header & Footer menu from the Insert or Page tab. You can then set page numbers, remove page numbers, add a header line, and adjust header or footer margins. | Word officially supports inserting or editing headers and footers from the Insert tab, removing headers or footers, and configuring different headers and footers across sections. | Google Docs supports headers, footers, and page numbers in documents that use pages format, and it also supports section-based header and footer settings. These controls are not available in pageless format. | Notion does not provide native document-style header and footer editing. Its import guidance states that advanced layouts such as headers and footers are often flattened or omitted during import. | Acrobat focuses on PDF page processing and can add headers and footers to PDF files, but it works on finished PDF pages rather than live word-processing page layout. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS lets you enter header and footer editing directly from the document page area and keeps page numbers, header lines, and margin adjustments within the same feature flow. | Compared with WPS: Word also provides full header and footer editing and additionally highlights section unlinking controls for more advanced layout management. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs depends on pages format. If a file is switched to pageless format, headers and footers are no longer available for viewing or editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed more for pages and knowledge management than document page layout, so it does not offer a matching header and footer editing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for adding headers and footers to completed PDF files than for everyday document writing and page layout editing. |
| Official Source | — | Edit existing headers and footers in Word | Use headers, footers, page numbers and footnotes | Import data into Notion | Acrobat desktop help center |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is everyday document layout, page numbering, and page spacing control, WPS provides a direct header and footer entry inside the document editing interface. If you need more section-link controls, Microsoft Word offers additional section management options. If your files are already finalized as PDFs, Adobe Acrobat is closer to that workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistent report headers | Students, researchers, administrative staff | Multi-page documents need a repeated title or date | Add document titles, dates, or organization names in the header |
| 2 | Page number management | Writers of papers, manuals, and policy documents | Printed or exported pages are harder to verify without numbering | Use page number settings and page number removal to manage numbering |
| 3 | Company template formatting | Office staff, legal teams, operations teams | Templates need a consistent visual structure | Use a header line and fixed footer information for a more consistent layout |
| 4 | Page spacing adjustment | Editors who need fine layout control | The distance between headers or footers and body text is not suitable | Adjust top and bottom margins for better page balance |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic header and footer editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Add or remove page numbers | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Header line and margin settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced value-added features | Depends on the specific feature | More features may be available depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use case | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document formatting, schoolwork, and basic report editing | Free | The header and footer tasks covered here are available for regular page organization |
| Users who also need broader value-added office features | WPS Premium | Suitable when you want more extended capabilities and services under the same account |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page