WPS AutoCorrect is an input correction feature in WPS Writer on macOS; it 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
AutoCorrect is a built-in editing feature in WPS Writer for Mac that helps correct common spelling, capitalization, and formatting issues while you type. It also provides multiple automatic replacement options to make document entry more efficient.
The settings panel can manage options such as:
- Automatically capitalize the first letter of sentences
- Capitalize the first letter of English dates
- Replace ordinals such as 1st with superscript
- Replace Internet or network paths with hyperlinks
- Show AutoText suggestions while typing
- Correct accidental Caps Lock usage
- Use first-line indent for spaces at the beginning of paragraphs
- Automatically adjust trailing spaces in right-aligned paragraphs
- Replace straight quotes with smart quotes
- Automatically remove paragraph indent when center aligning
- Use Tab and Shift+Tab to set left indent and first-line indent
This feature is useful for English writing, mixed-language documents, and routine formatting cleanup during drafting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | AutoCorrect settings do not require a constant network connection; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and WPS Writer must be available |
Download & Installation
Before using AutoCorrect, install WPS Office for Mac and open WPS Writer to access the settings.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open WPS Writer → check the Writer Preferences entry under the File menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer on macOS, you can open File → Writer Preferences → Edit → AutoCorrect to manage typing correction rules in one place, including capitalization, hyperlinks, quotes, and indentation options. | Word for Mac provides AutoCorrect settings from the Word menu through Preferences, where users can turn Replace text as you type on or off. | Google Docs lets users manage autocorrect on a computer, including automatic capitalization, spelling corrections, link detection, and substitutions. | Notion mainly provides spelling and grammar correction through Notion AI, with a stronger focus on AI writing assistance than a traditional AutoCorrect settings panel. | Adobe Acrobat provides spell checking and custom dictionary management for PDF text editing, with a focus on proofreading rather than live typing correction rules. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS groups multiple typing and formatting correction options in one Writer preferences panel on macOS. Distinct: the same panel covers capitalization, hyperlink replacement, quote conversion, and indentation-related rules. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft highlights turning Replace text as you type on or off, but the referenced page shows fewer rule details in one overview. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs management is limited to computer use and centers on online document preferences and substitutions. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes AI-assisted writing and grammar improvement instead of a classic AutoCorrect switch panel with formatting replacement rules. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for PDF proofreading and accepted-word management than continuous correction during document drafting. |
| Official Source | — | Turn AutoCorrect on or off in Word | Manage Autocorrect in Google Docs | Using Notion AI to extend your impact | Check spellings and manage custom dictionaries in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: WPS AutoCorrect is well suited to users who want one settings panel for typing correction and formatting replacement while writing on macOS. Other products provide related capabilities, but they focus more on desktop word processing, browser-based collaboration, AI writing assistance, or PDF proofreading.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How AutoCorrect Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English document entry | Students, teachers, office users | Sentence capitalization and common spelling details are easy to miss | Turn on capitalization and correction-related options |
| 2 | Link-heavy content editing | Editors and content teams | URLs often need manual hyperlink formatting | Enable replacement of Internet or network paths with hyperlinks |
| 3 | Consistent formatting while typing | Document editors | Quotes, indents, and ordinal formats need repeated manual fixes | Use quote, indent, and superscript replacement options |
| 4 | Long-form drafting | Writers and knowledge workers | Frequent typing can introduce capitalization or formatting mistakes | Let AutoCorrect fix common issues during input |
| 5 | Reusable writing habits across files | Individual users and teams | Repeating the same typing preferences in every file is inefficient | Keep one set of AutoCorrect rules for ongoing document work |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| AutoCorrect settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic editing in WPS Writer | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space on listed plans |
| Template downloads | Limited template downloads | More template-related benefits on listed plans |
| AI tools | Some AI tools are limited or not included | Some plans include more AI features or higher usage allowances |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need AutoCorrect and basic document editing | Free | AutoCorrect itself is available without membership and works well for everyday writing |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or added tools | WPS Premium | A membership is more suitable for users who need broader storage, template, or added service benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page