WPS Insert Shape on Android is a built-in shape insertion feature in WPS Writer; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Insert Shape is a built-in editing feature in WPS Writer on Android. It lets you insert preset graphics such as rectangles, circles, arrows, and lines, and it also supports free drawing for custom shapes.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert shapes: Open Tools > Insert > Shape to choose a preset shape or use free drawing.
- Delete shapes: Select an existing shape and remove it with a delete command.
- Add text to a shape: Double-tap a shape to type directly inside it.
This feature is useful for quick flowchart drafts, visual emphasis, page decoration, and simple diagram editing in documents.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for inserting or deleting local shapes; download and account-related features may require internet access |
| Other | Open a WPS Writer document and make sure the file is in editable mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a Writer document, tap Tools, and confirm that Insert > Shape is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer on Android, you can insert preset shapes, choose styles, use free drawing, delete selected shapes, and double-tap a shape to enter text. | Microsoft Word officially supports inserting shapes from the Insert tab, adding text to shapes, drawing freeform lines, resizing shapes, and applying styles in documents. | Google Docs officially supports inserting drawings with shapes, lines, and text through the Drawing tool, then placing that drawing into a document. | Notion officially describes pages as collections of blocks such as text, images, and tables, but its help content does not describe a built-in preset shape insertion tool for document-style editing. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports adding shapes, lines, and freeform drawings mainly as markup and review elements in PDF workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: On Android, WPS provides a direct path inside a Writer document for inserting and deleting shapes. Distinct: Preset shapes and free drawing are available from the same feature path. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance here focuses on document drawing and formatting in Word, mainly in desktop-style workflows rather than a clearly documented Android in-document path. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs relies on a separate drawing canvas workflow, so shape editing is more centered on an embedded drawing object than a direct in-document mobile path. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on block-based page building, so document shape insertion is not presented as a primary editing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's shape tools are positioned around PDF commenting and review rather than standard word-processing layout work. |
| Official Source | — | Add a drawing to a document | Learn how to use drawings and markups | What is a block? | Add shapes, lines, and freeform drawings |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add basic shapes quickly while continuing to edit text on Android, WPS offers a more direct document editing path. Other products are better aligned with desktop drawing workflows, separate drawing canvases, block-based content building, or PDF review scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Insert Shape Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Process illustrations | Students and office users | Text alone is not visual enough | Insert arrows and rectangles to show steps clearly |
| 2 | Key-point highlighting | Reviewers and teachers | Important content is easy to miss | Add lines, circles, or other shapes to emphasize content |
| 3 | Page decoration | Content editors | The page needs more visual structure | Use shapes to divide sections or add simple visual elements |
| 4 | Simple diagram drafting | Mobile office users | Complex drawing tools are inconvenient on a phone | Use preset shapes and free drawing for quick diagrams |
| 5 | Shape-based labels | Users who combine graphics and text | Explanations and graphics are separated | Double-tap a shape and type text directly inside it |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert shapes | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Delete shapes | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced office features | Some features may be limited | More advanced tools and membership benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Basic shape insertion in daily documents | Free | This feature itself is available for regular document editing without membership |
| Frequent use of broader advanced office tools | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools and broader membership benefits across workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page