How to Use WPS Attachments on Android

This section covers 3 how-to topics for WPS Attachments on Android: insert attachments, open and view attachments, and delete attachments; all 3 are available without membership.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert Attachments

Entry: Tools → Insert → Attachments

1. Tap Tools at the bottom.
2. Select the Insert tab.
3. Tap Attachments.
4. Choose the file source: Recent, Cloud Drive, or Local.
5. Select the document file and complete the insertion.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: an attachment icon appears in the document.
• What you can do next: you can tap the attachment to open it or delete it later.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not open the Insert tab first, the Attachments entry may not appear.
• Environment note: choosing a file from Cloud Drive requires a network connection and access permission.

2. Open and View Attachments

Entry: Tap the attachment icon in the document → Open File

1. Tap the inserted attachment in the document.
2. Tap Open File.
3. You can also use the floating toolbar or the ribbon area to access Open File.
4. View the content after the attachment opens.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: the attachment file opens normally.
• What you can do next: you can review the attachment and return to the main document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if the attachment is not selected first, related buttons on the floating toolbar may not appear.
• Environment note: the attachment file must be in a document type that WPS can open.

3. Delete Attachments

Entry: Tap the attachment icon in the document → Delete

1. Tap the inserted attachment in the document.
2. Tap Delete.
3. You can also find the delete entry from the floating toolbar, the ribbon area, or Tools > Drawing Tools.
4. Check that the document content has updated after deletion.

Success Criteria

• On-screen result: the attachment icon disappears from the document.
• What you can do next: you can continue editing and save the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: after deleting an attachment by mistake, confirm whether you need to insert it again.
• Environment note: deletion changes the current document content, so it is helpful to review the document before saving.