WPS Interface Introduction on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 12, 2026

This FAQ covers common questions about interface areas, collaboration markers, and history entries in WPS on Windows; it includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why can’t I see online collaborator avatars or editing positions?

  1. Confirm that you opened an online collaborative document instead of a local single-user file.
  2. Check whether the network connection is stable and whether other collaborators have entered the same document.
  3. Refresh the document or reopen the shared file, then check the collaborator markers again.

Where can I usually find collaboration records and version history?

  1. Open an online collaborative document.
  2. Look for collaboration records or version history entries in the interface.
  3. Open the entry to review document changes and version details.

What is the difference between the menu bar and the ribbon?

  1. The menu bar is at the top of the interface and groups the main feature categories.
  2. The ribbon is below the menu bar and shows the detailed commands for the current tab.
  3. Identify the menu category first, then use the ribbon to complete the specific action.

How do I quickly guide a collaborator to a specific location in the document?

  1. Open the right-click menu near the target content.
  2. Use Summon Online Collaborator to invite another collaborator to the current location.
  3. Or use Share Link to This Location to generate a link that jumps to the selected position.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Menu barThe functional category area at the top of the interface for opening major menus such as file, edit, insert, and review.
RibbonThe command area below the menu bar that changes with the selected menu tab.
Editing areaThe main workspace for document content, used for typing, formatting, and inserting objects.
Status barThe information area at the bottom of the interface that shows page number, word count, language, and zoom details.
Version historyThe entry used to review previous document changes and collaboration history.