WPS Header and Footer on iOS helps you add consistent content to the top or bottom of document pages; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Header and Footer is a page layout feature in WPS Office for iOS documents. It lets you add consistent text at the top or bottom of each page, such as a title, date, author name, or other page information. On iOS, you can insert header and footer content, adjust header settings, and switch to the footer editing area in the same workflow. This is useful for school assignments, work reports, and other documents that need a consistent page layout.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local header and footer editing; a network connection is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | Open an editable document in advance and make sure you have permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
Before using Header and Footer, install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in to your account, and open a document for editing.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation Method | Open the official download page, choose the iOS version, and complete installation as prompted |
| Post-install Check | Open a document, tap Tools at the bottom, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the Header and Footer entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can open Tools → Insert → Header and Footer, enter header or footer content directly, and access header settings or the footer area from the same feature flow. | Microsoft Word officially supports inserting a header or footer, choosing a style, editing existing content, and removing a header or footer. | Google Docs officially supports headers, footers, page numbers, and footnotes, and it can use different first-page or section-based header and footer settings in page-format documents. | Notion officially describes header customization for published Notion Sites, which is meant for site navigation and page-top display rather than traditional document header and footer layout. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports adding headers and footers to PDFs, which is useful when you need to add repeated information after a PDF is already prepared. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: On iOS, header and footer editing is available directly inside the document workflow. Distinct: The same feature path also lets you adjust header settings and jump to the footer editing area. | Compared with WPS: the official page covers more style and removal options, but the referenced workflow is mainly shown for desktop and web environments. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports section-based layout controls such as different first pages and odd/even settings, but the official explanation is centered on page-format documents rather than a mobile-first editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on website header presentation and navigation, not standard document page-top and page-bottom editing. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for PDF-stage processing, while WPS fits document editing before export. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a header or footer | Use headers, footers, page numbers & footnotes | Edit and customize your Notion Sites | Add headers and footers to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to edit document headers and footers directly on iOS, WPS provides a straightforward mobile workflow inside the document editor. For more advanced section-based layout rules, desktop-oriented tools may offer more controls. For PDF-only post-processing, Adobe Acrobat is a better fit.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formatting class assignments | Students | The document needs a consistent title or author line on every page | Add course names, student names, or other repeated text in the header or footer |
| 2 | Organizing work reports | Office users | Multi-page reports need consistent page information | Use the header or footer to show the report title or date across pages |
| 3 | Marking review drafts | Editors | Each page needs a fixed note or version label | Add a version note or review label in the header or footer |
| 4 | Editing footer content quickly | General users | You need a fast way to move to the bottom page area | Use Go to Footer to switch directly to the footer editing area |
| 5 | Adjusting header appearance | General users | Existing header content needs alignment or line changes | Open Header Settings to adjust alignment and header line styles |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
According to the official WPS Office pricing page, the free plan includes core Office features and basic PDF features, while paid plans provide more cloud storage and additional advanced capabilities. In the current iOS Header and Footer feature flow, no membership restriction is indicated for the basic editing actions described here.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic header and footer editing in iOS documents | Available | Available |
| Templates and cloud storage | Basic access | More benefits |
| Advanced PDF and some extended capabilities | Partially limited | More items available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document formatting, assignments, and simple reports | Free | The current Header and Footer workflow does not indicate a membership requirement, so basic editing is enough for common needs |
| Users who also need more cloud storage, templates, or other advanced office features | WPS Premium | A paid plan is more suitable when you need broader benefits beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page