WPS Italic is a text-formatting feature in WPS Writer on iOS; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Membership limit | None for Italic | You can use Italic directly in document editing |
| Version guidance | Current version recommended | Keeping WPS Office updated helps keep the interface consistent |
About This Feature
Overview
Italic applies an italic text style to selected content in a document. It is commonly used for quotations, terms, foreign words, or light emphasis in body text.
Core tasks in this guide include:
- Apply Italic from the bottom toolbar through the Home tab.
- Apply Italic after selecting text with a long press and opening the formatting entry.
Common use cases include academic notes, terminology marking, quotation formatting, and quick mobile editing. It helps you adjust text style on iPhone or iPad without switching to another device.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The current version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | Italic is a local editing feature and does not require a network connection for basic use; a connection is needed for sync-related tasks |
| Other | Open a document in editing mode and select text before applying formatting |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Open the official download page, choose the iPhone or iPad option, and complete installation |
| Post-install check | Open a document in editing mode and confirm that formatting options are available under Tools and Home |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you apply Italic from the toolbar or from the formatting entry after selecting text. | Word provides italic formatting with the Ctrl+I shortcut in its official keyboard shortcut documentation. | Google Docs lists Italicize as a built-in formatting command with Ctrl/Cmd + I in its official shortcuts page. | Notion documents italic formatting through selected-text shortcuts and Markdown-style input in its official help content. | Adobe Acrobat lets you edit selected PDF text and choose Italic in the text formatting options. |
| Official Source | — | Keyboard shortcuts in Word | Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs | Keyboard shortcuts – Notion Help Center | Edit text in PDFs - Adobe Acrobat |
Advantage: WPS provides touch-friendly entry paths that fit mobile document editing.
Overall Conclusion
WPS focuses on touch-based formatting paths that are practical for mobile editing on iOS. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe also support italic formatting, but their entry methods vary by product type, device, and editing context.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Italic Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marking quotations | Students and researchers | Separate quoted text from body content | Select the text and apply Italic |
| 2 | Highlighting terms and foreign words | Editors and translators | Make specific words easier to identify in a paragraph | Apply Italic from the Home tab |
| 3 | Quick mobile formatting | Mobile office users | Finish text styling without using a computer | Use the bottom toolbar directly |
| 4 | Light emphasis during review | Collaborative editors | Use a lighter emphasis than bold | Open formatting after selecting text |
| 5 | Local styling in long documents | Content creators | Adjust only part of a paragraph without changing the whole document | Apply Italic only to the selected text |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Italic text formatting | ✅ 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 writing and basic formatting | Free | Italic is available directly and is enough for routine document editing |
| Frequent work with PDF tools, templates, and larger cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who handle multiple office file types regularly |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To compare available plans and included benefits, review the current options on the pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page