Insert Text Box in WPS on iOS lets you add a movable text area in a document; 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 in WPS on iOS is a document editing feature for adding a separate text area to the page. You can open it from Tools → Insert → Text Box, choose a text box style, and then press and hold to drag the text box to a new position after insertion.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a text box: Add a new text box while editing a document.
- Choose a text box style: Select from available styles during insertion.
- Move a text box: Press and hold the inserted text box and drag it to the target position.
Common use cases include page notes, highlighted points, and added remarks.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Use an iPhone or iPad with a current iOS version supported by the device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for iOS is recommended |
| Network | Inserting and moving a text box does not require a network connection, but downloading, signing in, or syncing does |
| Other | Open an editable document and enter editing mode first; you cannot insert a text box in reading mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Get and install WPS Office from the device app store or the official WPS download page |
| Post-install check | Open a document in editing mode and confirm that Text Box appears under Tools → Insert |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In iOS document editing, WPS lets you open Tools → Insert → Text Box, choose a style, and then press and hold to move the text box after insertion. | Word lets you add a text box to a document so you can place text anywhere in the file, and the text box can be moved. | Google Docs commonly uses Insert → Drawing → New to create a text box before placing it into the document. | Notion does not provide a traditional document text box object. A callout block is commonly used to highlight information and can be dragged to a different position on the page. | Acrobat lets you add a text box or text in a PDF and drag the text box to a preferred location. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct text box entry point in the iOS document editing flow. Distinct: insertion, style selection, and repositioning are handled in one editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Word supports text boxes and moving them, but the official guidance mainly describes the Insert tab path in Word documents. | Compared with WPS: a similar result is possible, but it usually requires Drawing as an extra step. | Compared with WPS: it is better suited to block-style emphasis rather than a traditional text box used in document layout. | Compared with WPS: it is more focused on PDF editing, so the usage scenario differs from text boxes in word processing documents. |
| Official Source | — | Add, copy, or remove a text box in Word | How to add text boxes in Google Docs | Style & customize your page | How to add a text box to a PDF |
Overall Conclusion
WPS keeps text box insertion close to the iOS document editing flow, which is useful for adding notes and page annotations on a mobile device. If your main work is PDF editing, Adobe may fit better. If you mainly need block-style emphasis, Notion callouts may be more suitable.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add page notes | Students, teachers | Extra explanation is needed beside the main text | Insert a text box and type the note |
| 2 | Highlight key content | Office users | Important information does not stand out enough | Choose a suitable text box style to emphasize the content |
| 3 | Adjust note placement | Mobile workers | The note is not in the right position | Press and hold to drag the text box to the target area |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert Text Box | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF editing and conversion tools | Some functions are limited | More related capabilities are available |
| Templates and extended content | Basic content is available | More related benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert and move text boxes in documents | Free | This feature is available directly without an extra subscription |
| You also need more PDF editing or extended benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users with broader document processing needs |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe on the WPS Office pricing page
Source: WPS Office pricing page