WPS Bold is a basic text-formatting feature in WPS Writer for macOS; 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 |
| Shortcut | Control + B | Quickly toggles bold on or off |
About This Feature
Overview
Bold is a built-in text-formatting feature in WPS Writer for macOS. It makes selected text appear with a heavier weight so headings, keywords, and important details are easier to notice.
Core capabilities include:
- Turn bold on or off from the Home tab.
- Apply bold from the floating toolbar after selecting text.
- Open font settings from the right-click menu and choose a bold font style.
This feature is useful for document layout, emphasis, review edits, study notes, and other writing tasks. It can also be combined with italic, underline, and other text styles.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local bold formatting |
| Other | You need to open or create a WPS Writer document and have permission to edit the text |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, create or open a Writer document, select text, and confirm that bold-related entry points are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports bold formatting for selected text through the Home tab, floating toolbar, right-click font settings, and the Control + B shortcut in WPS Writer for macOS. | Word officially supports making text bold from the Mini toolbar, the Home tab, or the Ctrl+B shortcut. | Google Docs officially supports bold text from the toolbar or the Format menu, and its shortcuts page lists Ctrl + b for bold. | Notion officially supports bold text from the text styling menu, with cmd/ctrl + B and Markdown ** syntax. | Acrobat officially supports editing PDF text and applying bold from formatting options in the left Format panel while in Edit mode. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides multiple direct entry points for the same formatting task, including a floating toolbar and right-click font settings, which is convenient during document editing on macOS. | Compared with WPS: Word also offers multiple entry points and a shortcut, so the workflow is similar for traditional document editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs centers this action in a browser-based document interface and Format menu, which is often used in online collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Notion also supports Markdown input for bold text, but its page-based editing model differs from a traditional word processor layout. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat applies bold while editing PDF text, so the workflow is more focused on PDF revision than everyday word-processing documents. |
| Official Source | — | Make text bold | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Bold on macOS fits everyday document writing and formatting tasks where quick emphasis matters. Its workflow is close to Microsoft Word for standard word-processing use, while Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat each reflect different priorities such as browser collaboration, page-based note editing, or PDF text editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emphasizing headings and subheadings | Students, teachers, office users | Document structure is not clear enough | Apply bold to headings to make levels easier to scan |
| 2 | Highlighting key information | Editors, assistants, project members | Important details do not stand out | Bold dates, conclusions, and action items |
| 3 | Marking review changes | Collaborators, reviewers | Updated content is hard to spot | Use bold to make revised text easier to notice |
| 4 | Organizing study materials | Teachers, trainers, learners | Key points are hard to find quickly | Bold terms and conclusions in notes or handouts |
| 5 | Formatting resumes and statements | Job seekers, office users | Important fields are not prominent | Bold job titles, skills, and summaries |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bold text formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Use the free range shown on the pricing page | Includes more advanced features and membership benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text formatting and emphasis | Free | Bold is a basic text-formatting feature and can be used directly |
| Long-term work with broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced features and broader membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page