WPS Font Color is a text-formatting feature for changing the display color of text in a document; it includes 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
Font Color is a built-in text-formatting feature in WPS Office for Mac that changes the display color of selected text. It helps highlight key content, separate information levels, and improve document readability and presentation.
Core tasks include:
- Set font color: Apply a preset color to selected text from the color panel.
- Use custom color: Choose a more specific color through More Font Colors.
- Use the color picker: Sample an existing on-screen color and apply it to text.
This feature is useful for study materials, reports, emphasis marks, and consistent brand-color styling.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Font color editing is a local formatting feature and does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account services require network access |
| Other | You need an editable text document and permission to modify the document |
Download & Installation
Before using Font Color, install WPS Office for Mac.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Writer and confirm that the Font Color entry is available on the Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you change selected text color from the Home tab, with More Font Colors and a color picker. | Word lets you change selected text color from the Home tab and provides More Colors. | The Google Docs product page highlights online document creation and collaboration, but it does not describe a dedicated text color entry on that page. | Notion lets users apply color or highlight to inline text and text blocks. | Acrobat lets users edit PDF text and adjust text formatting, including color, in the editing workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS brings preset colors, custom color selection, and a color picker together in one text-formatting flow. Distinct: It fits directly into document editing on macOS. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft clearly documents text color and More Colors on its support page, but that page does not mention a color picker. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes collaboration and document workflow on its product page, while text color details are not expanded there. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports text color and highlight in a page-based workspace, which is more oriented to notes and content organization. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat text color changes are part of PDF editing, which is better aligned with PDF revision scenarios. |
| Official Source | — | Change the font color | Google Docs product page | Style and customize your content | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Font Color works well for direct text-color changes, custom color selection, and on-screen color sampling in regular document editing. Other products focus more on collaboration, page-based note organization, or PDF editing, while WPS keeps the color workflow concentrated in the writing interface.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Core Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlight key content | Students, teachers, editors | Important information does not stand out enough | Use Font Color to mark keywords or conclusions |
| 2 | Separate information levels | Report writers, office users | Different types of content look mixed together | Use different colors for titles, explanations, and notes |
| 3 | Keep brand colors consistent | Marketing, operations, administration | Document style is inconsistent | Use More Font Colors to choose a text color close to a brand color |
| 4 | Sample a reference color | Design collaborators | It is hard to reuse an existing on-screen color | Use the color picker to sample a color from another item on screen |
| 5 | Mark teaching materials | Trainers, students | Handouts need clearer emphasis levels | Apply different text colors to terms, definitions, and examples |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Font Color is available without a membership requirement. The WPS Office pricing page also shows broader differences between free access and paid plans.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Set font color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Use custom color | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Use the color picker | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage and broader suite benefits | Basic access | More extended benefits |
| Templates and some advanced capabilities | Basic range | More available items |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text color changes and emphasis marks | Free | Font Color tasks are available directly |
| Users who also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited to users with wider office-suite needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page