WPS Insert Text Box is a layout support feature for document editing 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
Insert Text Box is a built-in layout feature in WPS Office for Android documents. It lets you add a movable text area to a document. After inserting a text box, you can type notes, labels, or supporting text inside it and place it where needed on the page.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a text box: Open the text box entry from Tools under the Insert tab.
- Type inside the text box: Add notes, labels, or separate text content.
- Move the text box: Long press and drag the text box to a new position.
Common use cases include document annotation, emphasis notes, and simple mixed text-and-layout editing. It helps when regular body text is not the right place for an explanation, or when a note needs to be repositioned on the page.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Inserting and moving a text box are local editing actions and do not require a constant network connection |
| Other | Open a document and enter editing mode first; text boxes cannot be inserted in reading mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Install WPS Office on your Android device, sign in, and open a document |
| Check after installation | Open a document in editing mode and confirm that Tools → Insert shows the Text Box entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you insert a text box from Tools → Insert → Text Box and move it in the document. | Word supports adding a text box, typing inside it, and dragging it to a new location in a document. | Google Docs usually handles text boxes through Insert → Drawing → New, then adds the result back into the document. | Notion does not use a traditional free-position text box. It uses callout blocks to highlight content and lets users drag blocks around the page. | Acrobat supports text box-style comments in PDFs for notes and markup. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The text box entry is available directly inside the Android document editing flow, which is convenient for quick insertion and repositioning on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Text box support is documented clearly, but the official guidance is centered on Word document workflows rather than the Android editing path described here. | Compared with WPS: Similar results are possible, but the workflow usually depends on the Drawing panel and an extra save-back step. | Compared with WPS: Callouts are useful for highlighted content, but they are not the same as a traditional movable text box for document layout. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF commenting and markup rather than standard word-processing layout placement. |
| Official Source | — | Add, copy, or remove a text box in Word | How to add text boxes in Google Docs | Style & customize your page | Commenting in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
For mobile document editing, WPS keeps the text box entry closer to the main editing workflow, which is practical for quick note placement and layout adjustment. Other products offer related ways to highlight or place text, but their paths are more tied to desktop document tools, drawing panels, block-based content, or PDF comments.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add explanatory text | Students and office users | A note does not fit well in the main body text | Insert a text box and type supporting content |
| 2 | Highlight key points | Reviewers and collaborators | Important information is not prominent enough | Use a text box to display a separate note |
| 3 | Adjust mixed layout | Mobile editing users | A note needs flexible placement | Long press and drag the text box to a better position |
| 4 | Create simple poster copy | Light design users | A page needs a separate text block | Use a text box for a title or short message |
| 5 | Add reading notes | Study and document整理 users | Notes are hard to distinguish from body text | Keep notes inside a separate text box |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert text box | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text box insertion and basic document editing | Free | This feature itself can be used without membership |
| More cloud storage or advanced PDF tools | WPS Premium | Useful if you also need broader document management and advanced editing features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To compare available plans, open the purchase page and review the personal or sharing options.
Source: WPS Office pricing page