WPS Task List is a checkable task list feature in WPS documents on Windows; it includes 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Task List is a document task-tracking feature in WPS for Windows. It lets you insert checkable task items into a document and track progress by changing each checkbox state.
Core tasks include:
- Create a task list: Insert a task list checkbox at the current cursor position for to-do notes, meeting minutes, and project tracking.
- Mark a task as complete: Click the checkbox to switch completion status. Completed items appear in light gray text.
This feature works well for personal to-do planning, shared document follow-up, and progress tracking inside working documents.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory requirement for local editing; keep a network connection for collaboration and sync scenarios |
| Other | Signing in and saving documents normally is recommended for sync-related use |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your Windows device before using Task List.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS, open a document, and check whether the Task List entry is available on the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Insert a task list directly in a document and mark completion by toggling checkboxes. | Word supports checklists, including interactive checklist options in Word for Web and checkbox-based list creation in Word. | Google Docs supports checklists in documents as part of its list tools. | Notion supports lightweight checklists and more structured task management through database pages and views. | Adobe focuses more on PDF to-do list templates, PDF editing, comments, and review workflows than native task lists inside a word-processing document. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Task items can be inserted and checked directly in the document editing flow, which is useful when task tracking and document content need to stay on the same page. | Compared with WPS: checklist support is available, but the official guidance is split across Word environments such as desktop and web. | Compared with WPS: checklist support is available in Docs, with guidance centered on list formatting and editing. | Compared with WPS: task management is more flexible, but it often relies on pages, databases, and multiple views rather than a simple in-document checklist flow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better aligned with PDF review, templates, and commenting workflows than with native task-list editing in document text. |
| Official Source | — | Make a checklist in Word | Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist | Personal tasks | To-do list template guide |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to manage a to-do list directly inside a Windows document and switch completion states quickly, WPS Task List fits that workflow well. Other products also support checklists or task management, but their focus is different across web documents, database-style task organization, or PDF review and templates.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Task List helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting follow-up notes | Team members, coordinators | Action items are scattered after meetings | Insert a task list directly in meeting notes and check items off one by one |
| 2 | Project task tracking | Project members | Completion status is hard to scan quickly | Use checkboxes to show complete and incomplete items |
| 3 | Daily to-do planning | Individual users | Tasks are easy to miss | Build a checkable list in one document |
| 4 | Shared progress updates | Collaborators | It is hard to tell the latest status in a shared file | Use checkbox states to show current progress |
| 5 | Multi-level task organization | Users who need hierarchy | Subtasks are hard to structure clearly | Combine task items with indentation for multi-level organization |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Task List insertion and checking | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily document to-dos and light use | Free | Task List itself is available for direct use and works for basic recording and checking |
| Need more cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage, templates, and additional office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page