WPS Font and Size helps you control text appearance and document formatting in WPS Writer on macOS; this guide covers 9 core tasks, with 8 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 9 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 8 | System fonts, font size changes, and font embedding are available directly |
| Membership-related items | 1 | More cloud font downloads and usage are related to membership benefits |
| Shortcuts | 2 | Increase font size: Control + ]; decrease font size: Control + [ |
About This Feature
Overview
Font and Size in WPS Writer for Mac is a core text-formatting feature for adjusting document appearance, improving readability, and keeping formatting consistent across different editing scenarios.
Key capabilities include:
- Set fonts from the Home tab for everyday editing.
- Change fonts and font sizes from the floating toolbar or the right-click menu for faster inline edits.
- Open the Font dialog box to set Chinese fonts, Latin fonts, complex script fonts, and font size separately.
- Enter a custom font size directly, or use shortcuts to increase or decrease font size.
- Embed fonts in a file to help preserve layout when the document is opened on another device.
- Use cloud fonts provided by partner font vendors. Some cloud fonts are available for free, while more cloud fonts are related to membership benefits.
This feature is useful for contracts, academic papers, resumes, and team documents that need consistent formatting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | An internet connection is needed for cloud fonts; local system fonts and font size changes do not require a connection |
| Other | To use system fonts, make sure the fonts are installed in macOS Font Book; after installing new fonts, restart WPS if needed |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer package and follow the on-screen steps to complete installation |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer and confirm that the Font and Font Size controls are visible on the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports system fonts, cloud fonts, font size dropdown selection, custom font size input, a detailed Font dialog box, and embedding fonts in files. | Word supports changing font size from the Home tab and allows custom size input; the official page focuses on selected text and default font size changes. | Google Docs emphasizes online document creation, collaboration, templates, and formatting workflows, but the product page does not highlight a desktop-style font dialog box or font embedding in files. | Notion supports page typography choices such as Default, Serif, and Mono, plus a Small text toggle, so font and size control is more page-level than document-formatting level. | Acrobat supports editing PDF text, changing fonts and typeface size, adjusting alignment, and setting default fonts for added text in PDF editing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings together ribbon controls, a floating toolbar, a right-click menu, a detailed Font dialog box, and font embedding in one document workflow. Distinct: It supports both local system fonts and cloud fonts. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance highlights font size changes and default settings; this comparison page does not show file font embedding or cloud font resources. | Compared with WPS: it focuses more on collaboration and document workflows; the product page does not emphasize multi-entry font controls or file font embedding. | Compared with WPS: styling is simpler and works well for lightweight writing, but font-name control, exact font size control, and embedding options are less detailed. | Compared with WPS: it is centered on PDF text editing rather than regular word-processing layout, so the formatting workflow is tied to PDF editing scenarios. |
| Official Source | — | Change the font size | Google Docs product page | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: For ongoing document formatting on macOS, WPS provides a concentrated set of font and size controls across common editing entry points, detailed dialog settings, and file-saving options. Other products focus more on collaboration, page styling, or PDF editing, while WPS stays closer to everyday word-processing layout work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardize body text | Students, teachers, and office staff | Mixed fonts make documents look inconsistent | Use the Home tab or the Font dialog box to unify font and size |
| 2 | Make quick local edits | Editors, assistants, and coordinators | Only part of the text needs a quick change | Use the floating toolbar or right-click menu directly |
| 3 | Set fonts for multilingual text | Writers working with multiple languages | Chinese, Latin, and complex scripts need different font settings | Use the Font dialog box to set fonts by script |
| 4 | Create large custom headings | Resume and layout-focused users | Preset sizes do not fit title design needs | Enter a custom value in the font size box |
| 5 | Share files across devices | Team collaboration users | Missing fonts on another device can change layout | Turn on Embed fonts in the file to help preserve layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use system fonts | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Change regular font sizes | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Enter custom font sizes | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Use some free cloud fonts | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Access more cloud font resources | Limited | ✅ Available |
| Other membership benefits | Depends on the current account benefits page | See the plan details for the selected subscription |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document editing and basic formatting | Free | Common tasks such as switching system fonts, changing font size, entering custom sizes, and embedding fonts can already be completed |
| Frequent use of more cloud font styles | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who regularly need broader cloud font access |
| Team-wide brand font consistency | Choose based on font licensing and membership needs | In addition to membership benefits, confirm font installation and licensing scope |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page