WPS Insert Link on macOS helps you add web links, bookmark links, links to the top of the document or headings, and manage existing links; there are 5 core tasks in total, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Shortcut | Command + K | Opens the link insertion entry quickly |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Link is a built-in feature in WPS Office for Mac for creating external web links and in-document navigation inside a document.
Its main tasks include:
- Insert a web link to connect text to a website address.
- Insert a bookmark link to jump to an existing bookmark in the document.
- Insert a link to the top of the document or to a heading for faster navigation.
- Insert a link from the Home tab through an additional entry point.
- Edit or remove an existing link while keeping the text as needed.
It is useful for reference documents, reports, collaborative files, and long documents that need section navigation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS environment that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office for Mac version |
| Network | A network connection is needed when opening external web links; in-document links do not require a connection |
| Other | Bookmark links and heading links require existing bookmarks or headings in the document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer package and complete the setup with the installation guide |
| Check after installation | Open WPS and confirm that the link-related entry is visible after opening a document |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison Item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting web links, bookmark links, links to the top of the document or headings, and editing or removing links. | Word official help says you can create links to web addresses, email addresses, headings, and bookmarks. | Google Docs official help says you can add, update, or remove links and use bookmarks for document navigation. | Notion official help says you can create links to pages, blocks, and websites, and copy block links. | Acrobat help content focuses more on links and bookmarks in PDF workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings web links, bookmark links, and document navigation links together in one workflow for document editing on macOS. | Compared with WPS, the official page also includes email links and supports heading and bookmark links. | Compared with WPS, the official page covers link management and bookmarks, with a broader general-document workflow. | Compared with WPS, the official page focuses more on pages, blocks, and web links than on traditional heading-based document navigation. | Compared with WPS, the official help is oriented more toward PDF tasks than heading links in word-processing documents. |
| Official Source | — | Links in Word for the web | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Acrobat Help Center |
Overall Conclusion
WPS provides a practical set of link insertion and management options for Mac document editing, especially when you need both external links and in-document navigation in one place. Other products also support related workflows, but their official guidance is often centered on broader collaboration spaces or PDF scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | Recommended task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add website references in a report | Students, researchers | Add external references directly in the text | Insert a web link |
| 2 | Navigate long documents | Editors, writers | Jump to target sections faster | Insert a link to the top of the document or a heading |
| 3 | Build internal navigation | Project members | Jump to fixed positions inside a document | Insert a bookmark link |
| 4 | Maintain links in shared files | Team members | Update or clean up existing links | Edit or remove a link |
| 5 | Open the link entry quickly | Frequent editors | Reduce time spent finding the menu entry | Use Command + K |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a web link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert a bookmark link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Insert a link to the top of the document or a heading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit or remove a link | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other advanced office benefits | Available according to the current account benefits | Check the subscription page for plan details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document editing and basic navigation | Free | The link insertion and management tasks on this page are available directly |
| Need more advanced office features | WPS Premium | You can review available plans based on personal or team needs |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS
Source: WPS Office pricing page