WPS Header and Footer is a page layout feature in WPS Writer on macOS; it includes 7 core tasks, with 7 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 7 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 7 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Header and Footer is a built-in layout feature in WPS Writer for macOS. It helps you place consistent content at the top or bottom of document pages and control how that content appears across the document. You can insert header and footer content, use a different first page, use different odd and even pages, create different headers and footers by section, add or remove a header line, and adjust header and footer distance from the page edge.
This feature is useful for reports, contracts, academic papers, manuals, and double-sided printing layouts where titles, dates, page numbers, chapter labels, or other repeated information need to stay consistent.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full header and footer controls are available |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local header and footer editing; downloading, installation, and account actions require internet access |
| Other | You need an editable WPS Writer document; some actions may be limited in protected or read-only files |
Download & Installation
Before using Header and Footer, install WPS Office for macOS and open your document in WPS Writer.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a WPS Writer document → confirm that related options such as Insert, Page Layout, and Header & Footer are available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can insert headers and footers, use a different first page, use different odd and even pages, create section-based differences, manage header lines, and adjust header and footer distance. | Word officially supports different odd and even headers and footers, and section breaks can be used to change layout or formatting by section. | Google Docs supports headers and footers, a different first page, different odd and even pages, unlinking by section, and header or footer margin changes in paged documents. | Notion's official header feature is for Notion Sites page-top navigation and site display, rather than traditional document header and footer layout. | Acrobat can add headers and footers to PDFs, including page-level information such as page numbers, but it is mainly used after a document is already exported as PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS lets you complete header and footer layout during document editing. Distinct: it combines first-page, odd-even, section-based, line, and distance controls in the writing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Word also provides mature header, footer, and section controls for formal document layout. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs depends on paged document mode and a browser-based workflow, while WPS fits a desktop writing workflow more directly. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on site header customization and page presentation, not equivalent paginated document header and footer formatting. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for adding headers and footers after PDF creation, while WPS is better for editing them during writing and layout. |
| Official Source | — | Word odd and even headers Word section breaks | Google Docs headers and footers | Notion site header customization | Acrobat headers and footers |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to set up headers and footers while writing and formatting a document, WPS fits that workflow well on macOS. Microsoft Word and Google Docs offer related controls too, while Notion and Adobe are aimed at site presentation or PDF-stage editing rather than the same document-layout process.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repeated report headers | Office users | Every page needs the same title or date | Add fixed content in the header area |
| 2 | Clean cover page layout | Students and teachers | The first page should stay clean | Turn on Different First Page |
| 3 | Double-sided printing layout | Admin and publishing users | Odd and even pages need different content | Turn on Different Odd and Even Pages and edit both sides separately |
| 4 | Section-based chapter headers | Long-document writers | Different chapters need different titles | Insert a section break and turn off Link to Previous |
| 5 | Visual separation in the header area | Document editors | The header area needs a clearer divider | Add or remove a header line |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic header and footer editing in WPS Writer | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF tools | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or higher depending on plan |
| Some advanced PDF and AI tools | Limited or partial access | More access or fuller availability depending on plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need standard document header and footer editing | Free version | The current Header and Footer feature description does not indicate a membership requirement |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or advanced tools | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need broader document, PDF, or AI-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page