Use Send by File with 3 how-to topics, including 3 free topics and 0 membership-related topics, so you can choose the right path for your sharing scenario.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Send a file from inside a document | Free |
| 2 | 2. Send a file from the home document list | Free |
| 3 | 3. Understand file sending and other sharing methods | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Send a file from inside a document
Entry: Top toolbar in the document → Share → Send by File
- Open the document you want to share.
- Tap Share on the top toolbar.
- Select Send by File.
- Choose a sharing target such as WPS collaboration, WeChat, or email.
- Follow the prompts in the target app to finish sending.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The system opens the available sharing targets or enters the selected sending screen.
- Next action available: You can continue by choosing the receiving app and sending the document.
- No side effect: The original document stays open for viewing or editing.
Tips While Using
- If the target app does not appear, make sure it is installed and available on the device.
- Keep the network connection stable when sending to online collaboration or third-party apps.
2. Send a file from the home document list
Entry: WPS home screen document Share button → Send by File
- Find the document you want to share on the WPS home screen.
- Tap the Share button next to the document.
- Select Send by File.
- Choose the target app and complete the sending flow.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can enter the sending flow without opening the document first.
- Next action available: You can choose a target app from the system share panel.
Tips While Using
- This method is useful for quickly sharing recent or visible documents from the home screen.
- Check the file name before sending when many documents are listed.
3. Understand file sending and other sharing methods
Entry: Sharing-related entry points where multiple sending methods are shown
- Open the document or find it on the home screen.
- Enter a Share-related menu.
- Review the available sending methods.
- Select Send by File when you want to send the document as a file.
- Use link sharing for online viewing or collaboration, or image sharing when you only need to show content.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Different sharing methods are clearly shown in the menu.
- Next action available: You can choose a method based on what the recipient needs.
Tips While Using
- Send by File is suitable when you want to keep the original document format for further editing.
- After image sharing, the content is usually no longer handled as an editable document file.