Use Open with Other Apps through 2 how-to topics, both available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open a document in another app from the document page | Free |
| 2 | 2. Open a document in another app from the Home file list | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open a document in another app from the document page
Entry point: top menu bar More → Open with Other Apps
- Open the target document.
- Tap More in the top menu bar.
- Tap Open with Other Apps in the pop-up menu.
- Wait for the system to show apps that can open the current file format.
- Select the target app, and the document opens there.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The system shows an app picker with apps that can handle the current file.
- Next actions: After you select an app, the document opens in that app.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the target app does not appear, it is usually not installed on the device or it does not support the current file format.
- Environment limits: Different apps support document formats differently, so the display result may vary after opening.
2. Open a document in another app from the Home file list
Entry point: WPS Home file list More → Open with Other Apps
- Find the target document in the WPS Home file list.
- Tap More next to the document.
- Tap Open with Other Apps in the pop-up menu.
- Review the list of available apps shown by the system.
- Select the target app and wait for the file to open there.
Success Criteria
- UI state: You can open the system app picker directly without opening the document first.
- Next actions: After you select an app, the file opens normally in that app.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: For some file types, certain apps may support viewing only and not editing.
- Environment limits: Changes made in another app may not automatically sync back to WPS.