WPS Insert Icon Guide on macOS helps you add editable icons to Writer documents; this feature set includes 4 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Icon is a document design feature in WPS Writer for macOS. It helps you add icon elements to a document so that key information is easier to identify and page layouts are easier to scan.
Core capabilities include:
- Browse icons by category for common visual elements.
- Search icons by keyword to find a target icon faster.
- Adjust icon color and size after insertion.
- Check membership labels on some assets before using them.
This feature is useful for reports, process explanations, instructional content, and document styling.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when browsing online assets or checking membership permissions |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer and make sure you have permission to insert content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer, complete the setup, and launch WPS Office |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer and check whether the Icon entry is available under Insert |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer, you can open the icon library from Insert > Icon, browse categories, search by keyword, and adjust color and size after insertion. Some assets show a membership label. | Microsoft 365 lets users select Insert > Icons, browse categories, search for icons, and then rotate, recolor, and resize them. | Google Docs does not provide a dedicated icon library in the cited help page. Instead, it supports drawings with shapes, lines, text boxes, and images for similar visual composition. | Notion lets users add page icons or emoji and upload custom icons, but the feature is focused on page identity rather than an in-document icon library for text layout. | Adobe Acrobat provides stamps and drawing-related markup tools for PDF review and annotation rather than a built-in icon library for word-processing documents. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The icon workflow stays inside document editing in WPS Writer. Distinct: category browsing, keyword search, and post-insert styling are combined in one path. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft also offers direct icon insertion and editing, and its help page states that icons can be recolored and resized. | Compared with WPS: Google relies more on drawing tools and inserted images, so the workflow is less centered on a dedicated icon panel. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for page decoration and page-level identity than for inserting icon assets into document body content. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more aligned with PDF markup, stamps, and review workflows than with document layout icon insertion. |
| Official Source | — | Insert icons in Microsoft 365 | Use drawings and markups in Google Docs | Page icons and covers | Add or modify stamps |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to insert and edit icons directly in a word-processing workflow, WPS provides a straightforward path inside the document editor. Compared with the cited alternatives, WPS is more focused on finding, inserting, and styling icons in the same writing interface instead of relying on drawing tools, page decoration, or PDF annotation features.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlighting key points in reports | Office users | Plain text can make important points harder to notice | Insert icons to emphasize key sections |
| 2 | Laying out process explanations | Trainers and operations staff | Process steps may lack clear visual markers | Use different icons to distinguish steps or modules |
| 3 | Adding visual cues to information pages | Teachers and students | Documents can feel visually plain | Use icons to improve readability |
| 4 | Styling templates and handouts | Content editors | Page hierarchy may look weak | Insert icons and adjust their color and size |
| 5 | Filtering membership assets | Users who need specific assets | It may be unclear which icons are immediately available | Check the membership label before choosing an asset |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Access to the Insert Icon entry | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Use of standard icon assets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some icons marked for membership | Restricted | ✅ Available |
| Other account benefits | Refer to the account benefits page | Refer to the selected plan details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document layout and basic icon use | Free | Suitable for common icon insertion and basic editing |
| Broader icon selection or repeated use of membership assets | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need a wider asset range over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page