WPS Hyperlink lets you connect text, images, or shapes to web pages, local files, places in the current document, or email addresses in WPS Office on 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 |
| Membership limit | None | Available to all users |
About This Feature
Overview
Hyperlink is a document navigation feature in WPS Docs on macOS. It helps you connect document content to external web pages, local files, headings or bookmarks in the current document, and email addresses.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a hyperlink from the Insert menu for text, images, or shapes.
- Insert a hyperlink from the right-click menu for faster access while editing.
- Manage an existing hyperlink by editing, opening, copying, or removing it.
This feature is useful for reports, reference documents, long-form files, and internal knowledge documents where quick navigation improves readability and access.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | 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 | No mandatory network connection is required for local files or in-document links; internet access is needed for web links or online resources |
| Other | If you want to link to a place in the current document, prepare headings or bookmarks in advance; if you want to open a local file, make sure the file path is valid |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer, follow the on-screen steps, and launch WPS Office |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Docs and confirm that the Insert entry is available in the top menu bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports linking text, images, or shapes to web pages, local files, places in the current document, or email addresses, and also supports right-click link management. | Word supports hyperlinks to web pages, files, email addresses, and locations in a document, and also lets users edit displayed text and link appearance. | Google Docs supports inserting, updating, and removing links, and also supports bookmarks for navigation inside a document. | Notion supports links to pages, blocks, and web pages, and automatically creates backlinks for workspace navigation. | Acrobat supports adding links to PDFs and includes settings for link targets and link areas. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines Insert menu entry, right-click insertion, and right-click management in one document workflow. Distinct: It supports links to places in the current document and email addresses for navigation-focused documents. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft highlights displayed text, ScreenTips, and appearance editing in its official guide, with full document-location linking support. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes collaborative online editing and bookmark-based navigation in Google Docs. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page and block relationships in a workspace than on traditional document-object hyperlink management. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF link editing and destination settings rather than word-processing document editing. |
| Official Source | — | Create or edit a hyperlink | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Add links to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly edit documents on a Mac and want a direct way to insert, update, or remove hyperlinks, WPS provides a straightforward workflow. Other products also support linking, but they focus more on online collaboration, workspace linking, or PDF editing depending on the product.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add web references in a report | Students, researchers | Readers need to search for cited sources manually | Insert a web hyperlink for keywords or reference text |
| 2 | Jump through a long document | Long-document editors | It takes time to locate sections manually | Link to headings or bookmarks in the current document |
| 3 | Navigate local resource files | Administrative staff, project members | Supporting files are scattered across local folders | Link text or objects to local files |
| 4 | Add an email contact entry | Sales, support, project coordinators | Contact details need to be copied before sending mail | Insert an email hyperlink with a preset subject |
| 5 | Maintain existing links efficiently | Document organizers | Updating inserted links takes extra time | Use the right-click menu to edit, copy, open, or remove hyperlinks |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperlink insertion and management | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Some basic features available | ✅ More complete PDF features available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document editing and standard hyperlink use | Free | The hyperlink feature itself is available directly and works well for light document tasks |
| More cloud storage, templates, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional document services and membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page