How to Use WPS Insert Icon Guide on macOS

Use the Insert Icon feature through 4 how-to topics, including opening the icon entry, browsing icon categories, searching and inserting icons, and using membership-marked icons; 3 topics are free and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the icon entry

Feature entry: Insert → Icon

1. Open the document you want to edit in WPS Writer.
2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the icon.
3. Click Insert on the top menu bar.
4. Click Icon to open the icon library panel.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The icon library panel opens.
• Next action available: You can continue browsing, searching, and selecting icons.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not place the cursor first, the icon may be inserted in an unexpected location.

2. Browse icon categories

Feature entry: Insert → Icon → Category browsing

1. Open the icon library panel.
2. Review the available icon categories.
3. Click the category you need.
4. Browse the icons in that category and choose one to prepare for insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Icons in the selected category are displayed.
• Next action available: You can click an icon to insert it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: When switching categories quickly, it is easy to overlook which icon is currently selected.

3. Search for and insert an icon

Feature entry: Insert → Icon → Search box

1. Open the icon library panel.
2. Enter a keyword in the search box.
3. Find the icon you want in the search results.
4. Click the icon to insert it into the document.
5. Select the inserted icon if you want to continue editing it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The icon appears at the current cursor position in the document.
• Next action available: You can change the icon size and color.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the keyword is too broad, the result list may be long. Try a more specific term.

4. Use icons marked for membership

Feature entry: Insert → Icon → Membership assets

1. Open the icon library panel and browse or search for icons.
2. Check whether the icon shows a membership label.
3. If you want to use a membership-marked icon, follow the on-screen prompt to confirm your membership permissions.
4. Select the icon and insert it into the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Eligible icons can be inserted into the document normally.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting the icon style after insertion.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Some icon assets require the corresponding membership permission.
• Environment note: Keep an internet connection available when membership status needs to be checked.