WPS Chinese Layout on macOS helps you combine text into two lines, merge characters, adjust text width, and scale characters; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Chinese Layout is a set of Chinese typesetting tools in WPS Writer for Mac. It is designed for document scenarios that need special Chinese text layout controls. You can use it to combine selected text into two lines, merge multiple characters into a compact display, set a fixed display width for text, and apply character scaling.
Core capabilities include:
- Combine in Two Lines: compress selected text into a two-line display, with optional bracket styles.
- Combine Characters: merge up to 6 characters into one compact layout.
- Adjust Width: set a fixed display width for selected text or remove an existing width setting.
- Character Scaling: apply a scaling ratio to selected text for quick visual adjustment.
This feature is useful for official-style documents, Chinese teaching materials, compact text in tables, and page layouts that need more consistent character width.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac 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 layout actions; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer and make sure you have permission to edit the text |
Download & Installation
Before using Chinese Layout, install WPS Office for Mac and open your document in WPS Writer.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Writer, open a document, and look for the Chinese Layout entry on the Home tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides Combine in Two Lines, Combine Characters, Adjust Width, and Character Scaling for Chinese document layout in one Chinese Layout menu on the Home tab. | Microsoft Word provides East Asian text layout features such as Two Lines in One under Asian Typography, and the feature depends on East Asian language settings. | Google Docs officially documents paragraph spacing, alignment, fonts, and related text formatting tools, but the help page does not describe dedicated Chinese layout tools such as combining text into two lines or merging characters. | Notion officially documents text styling, Markdown, font choices, small text, and page width controls, but it does not describe dedicated Chinese typography tools for merged characters or two-line layout. | Adobe Acrobat supports text formatting such as font, size, color, alignment, character spacing, and horizontal scaling, mainly for PDF text editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS groups 4 Chinese layout actions in one menu for direct Chinese document formatting on macOS. Distinct: these tasks are available without membership. | Compared with WPS: Word documents Two Lines in One as part of East Asian text layout, but Microsoft notes that these features require at least one East Asian language to be enabled. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses on general text and paragraph formatting in its official help content rather than dedicated Chinese layout controls. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on page styling and block-based writing, with no official description of Chinese-specific layout tools like Combine Characters. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat offers character spacing and horizontal scaling for PDF text, but its workflow is centered on PDF editing rather than a dedicated Chinese document layout toolset. |
| Official Source | — | East Asian Text Layout Features in Office 2010 | Change how paragraphs & fonts look | Style and customize your page | Format text in PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If your work focuses on detailed Chinese document formatting, WPS Chinese Layout offers a more direct and centralized workflow on macOS. The other products in this comparison focus more on general text formatting, page styling, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Use Case | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Recommended Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official notices and formal documents | Administrative and office staff | Short text needs to stay readable in limited space | Use Combine in Two Lines to compress text display |
| 2 | Compact character display | Teachers and editors | A small group of characters needs a tighter layout | Use Combine Characters for compact formatting |
| 3 | Table content alignment | Document organizers | Uneven text width affects visual consistency in tables | Use Adjust Width to standardize text display width |
| 4 | Local visual fine-tuning | Layout editors | Some text needs to look narrower or wider | Use Character Scaling to adjust the display ratio |
| 5 | Chinese teaching materials and handouts | Teachers and students | Chinese content needs more suitable page layout | Combine multiple Chinese Layout tools as needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Layout tools | ✅ Use Combine in Two Lines, Combine Characters, Adjust Width, and Character Scaling | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Basic features | ✅ More PDF tools |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the official pricing page |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template-related benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday Chinese document formatting | Free | Chinese Layout tools are available directly for regular editing tasks |
| Broader document work with more PDF, template, or cloud benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you need a wider set of document tools and added membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page