WPS Underline lets you add, remove, and recolor underlines for selected text on iOS; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Underline is a basic text-formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS. It helps you emphasize selected content, mark key points, and keep document formatting clear during editing.
Core tasks include:
- Add an underline to selected text.
- Change the underline color to black, blue, or yellow.
- Remove an underline by tapping the same control again.
This feature is useful for collaborative review, study notes, quick emphasis, and everyday document formatting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Device | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required network connection for local underline editing; internet access is needed for download and account-related actions |
| Other | You need to be able to open and edit a text document with normal touch input |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Open the official download page and follow the on-page instructions for the iOS version |
| Post-install check | Open WPS, open a document, then go to Tools > Home and confirm that the Underline button is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, WPS lets you underline selected text, tap again to remove the underline, and choose black, blue, or yellow underline colors. | Microsoft Word supports underlining text and changing underline style and color. | Google Docs provides underline formatting through official keyboard shortcuts and text-formatting controls. | Notion supports underlining selected text with Cmd/Ctrl + U. | Adobe Acrobat supports Underline text in its markup tools for selected text. |
| Official Source | — | Underline text or spaces | Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs | Keyboard shortcuts | Add markups |
Advantage: The entry path is grouped under Tools > Home for touch-based editing.; Underline color options are available directly from the underline menu.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Underline works well for quick text emphasis and basic formatting on iOS. If your main need is mobile document editing with a direct touch workflow and simple underline color changes, WPS offers a straightforward path. If you need broader style controls in other environments, you can compare the official formatting options provided by each product.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marking key points in collaborative documents | Team members | Important content needs to stand out quickly | Select text and apply underline formatting |
| 2 | Organizing study notes | Students | Key information is hard to distinguish at a glance | Underline keywords and adjust the color when needed |
| 3 | Everyday document formatting | Office users | Document structure looks unclear | Add underlines to headings or important sentences |
| 4 | Review reminders | Editors and reviewers | Specific text needs extra attention without changing the wording | Use underlines to mark text that needs follow-up |
| 5 | Keeping formatting during continuous typing | Frequent editors | Repeating the same formatting slows editing | Turn on underline first so newly entered text keeps the same format |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Text underline | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Underline color changes | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to add underlines and change underline colors in documents | Free | This feature is available directly without a membership requirement |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, and broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users with broader document and storage needs |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Get WPS Premium
- To compare current plans and included benefits, review the available options on the pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page