WPS Markup on macOS helps you show or hide paragraph and other editing marks while checking document formatting; this feature includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Markup in WPS Writer for macOS lets you show or hide paragraph marks and other editing marks so you can inspect document formatting more clearly.
Core capabilities include:
- Show all editing marks to review paragraph endings, spaces, and line breaks.
- Hide all editing marks to return to a cleaner reading view.
- Switch quickly between formatting review and normal editing.
This feature is useful for layout checks, proofreading, and formatting cleanup before sharing a document.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for macOS is recommended |
| Network | No required internet connection for showing or hiding marks in a local document |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Writer document in editing view |
Download & Installation
Before using Markup, install WPS Office for macOS and open your document in WPS Writer.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a Writer document → confirm that the View tab includes the Show/Hide Editing Marks entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can use the Show/Hide Editing Marks button on the View tab to toggle formatting marks in the document. | Word provides a Show/Hide ¶ control to turn formatting marks such as spaces, paragraph marks, and tab marks on or off. | Google Docs supports showing or hiding non-printing characters to help users inspect document formatting. | Notion supports Markdown shortcuts and text styling, but its official help pages do not describe a separate toggle for non-printing formatting marks. | Adobe InDesign supports showing hidden characters such as spaces, tabs, and paragraph breaks for layout inspection. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is placed directly on the View tab for quick switching between reading and formatting review; Distinct: the workflow stays focused on document formatting checks in a word-processing interface. | Compared with WPS: Word also supports formatting-mark display, but its common entry is described under the Home tab paragraph controls. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs also offers non-printing character display, but it is presented through the View menu in a browser-based document interface. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on block editing and Markdown-style input, and the official help content does not describe a dedicated formatting-mark toggle. | Compared with WPS: Adobe documents this capability mainly in InDesign for publishing and layout work rather than a general word-processing editor. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide tab marks in Word | View document outlines, rulers, & non-printing characters | Style & customize your page | View or show hidden characters |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to inspect document formatting and switch back to a clean editing view quickly, WPS Markup on macOS provides a direct path for that task. Other products offer related capabilities, but their entry points and primary use cases differ across word processing, browser collaboration, block editing, and publishing workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Issue | How Markup Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check paragraph structure | Document editors | It is hard to tell where paragraphs end | Show editing marks to view paragraph marks clearly |
| 2 | Find extra spaces or line breaks | Proofreaders | Formatting looks wrong but the cause is unclear | Display editing marks to locate spaces and breaks |
| 3 | Clean up layout before sharing | Team members | The document needs a final formatting check | Review marks first, then hide them for reading |
| 4 | Switch between review and reading | Everyday office users | Too many marks can distract from reading | Toggle the button again to hide all marks |
| 5 | Explain formatting in training | Teachers and students | Formatting symbols are hard to explain in text only | Use visible marks to demonstrate layout symbols |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide markup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Includes broader PDF tools |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to show or hide editing marks in Writer | Free | The markup toggle itself is available without membership |
| You also need broader PDF, storage, or template benefits | WPS Premium | A fit for users handling more document tasks across features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page