WPS Header and Footer on Android helps you add consistent content to the top and bottom of document pages; 3 core tasks are covered, 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
Header and Footer in WPS Office for Android is a document formatting feature that lets you place consistent information at the top or bottom of each page, such as a title, date, author name, or page number. After you enter header and footer editing mode, you can type content directly and adjust basic text display for formal documents, school assignments, reports, and other files that need a consistent page layout.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a header or footer from the Insert tools.
- Edit shared content in the header or footer area.
- Adjust basic text display such as font size after entering the editing area.
This feature is useful for schoolwork formatting, meeting materials, policy documents, and mobile document cleanup when you need a consistent page layout on the go.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local header and footer editing; downloading, installing, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need an editable document file that can be opened on your Android device |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a document, then go to Tools → Insert and confirm that the Header and Footer entry is available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, you can open Tools → Insert → Header and Footer, then type consistent content in the header or footer area for quick mobile document formatting. | Word lets users insert a header or footer, choose a style, edit existing content, and use options such as a different first page or removal of headers and footers. | Google Docs lets users add headers and footers in documents that use pages format, and it also supports different first pages, sections, and odd/even page settings. | Notion supports page titles, heading structure, page styling, and site header customization, but it is not a traditional paged document header and footer editor. | Acrobat lets users add headers and footers to PDFs, including page numbers and margin settings, which fits PDF post-processing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Android entry path is direct for quick mobile editing, and the source feature content shows the basic header and footer workflow is available without membership. | Compared with WPS: Word offers more complete header and footer controls, but its official guidance is mainly centered on desktop and web workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs requires pages format for headers and footers, and the common official workflow is described for computer use. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page and site presentation than on traditional page-by-page document header and footer formatting. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is stronger for finished PDF processing, while WPS fits earlier document editing when you want to add header or footer text before export. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a header or footer | Use headers, footers, page numbers and footnotes | Edit and customize your Notion Sites | Add headers and footers to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add consistent header or footer text quickly on an Android device, WPS offers a straightforward mobile workflow. If your work depends more on advanced section layout, browser-based document settings, or PDF finishing, the other products may fit those scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment and paper formatting | Students | They need the same title or name on every page | Add consistent text with Header and Footer |
| 2 | Meeting material organization | Office users | Multi-page files need consistent identification | Add dates, department names, or page information in the footer |
| 3 | Policy and internal document formatting | Administrative staff | Formal files need a more consistent layout | Standardize top and bottom page information with Header and Footer |
| 4 | Temporary mobile edits | Mobile workers | They need to adjust layout away from a computer | Edit header and footer content directly on Android |
| 5 | Basic document cleanup | Everyday writers | Page information is incomplete or hard to identify | Add titles, author names, or similar details in the header or footer |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
The feature content for this workflow shows no membership restriction for basic header and footer editing on Android. The WPS pricing page also shows that free and paid plans differ mainly in broader advanced tools, cloud storage, and additional benefits.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic header and footer editing on Android | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and extended tools | Available according to in-product offering | Usually includes more advanced capabilities |
| Cloud storage and extra benefits | Basic allocation | Higher allocation or more added benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert or edit headers and footers on your phone | Free | This feature workflow is available directly and fits light document formatting |
| You also need more advanced office tools or added benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with multiple document types and want broader capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page