WPS Insert Text Box on iOS lets you add a movable text area in a document; 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
Insert Text Box is a built-in layout feature in WPS Office for iOS document editing. It lets you place a movable text area on the page and adjust its position and style as needed. It is useful for annotation text, labels, and special layout content.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a text box: Open the text box feature from Tools under Insert.
- Choose a text box style: Select from available text box styles during insertion.
- Move a text box: Press and hold the text box, then drag it to a new position on the page.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Inserting and moving text boxes are local editing actions and do not require a network connection |
| Other | Open a document and enter editing mode first, because reading mode does not support text box insertion |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a document, then go to Tools > Insert and confirm that the Text Box option is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On iOS, you can go to Tools > Insert > Text Box to insert a text box, choose a style, and press and hold to move it. | Word lets you add a text box from Insert > Text Box and move the text box within the document. | Google Docs typically adds a text box through Drawing, where the text box is created on a drawing canvas and then inserted into the document. | Notion is block-based and offers text, callout, and quote blocks, but it does not present a standalone text box tool equivalent to page layout text boxes in documents. | Acrobat lets you add new text in PDFs and adjust the text box size and position, mainly for PDF editing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The text box entry is available directly in the iOS document editing flow. Distinct: After insertion, the text box can be moved within the document page for lightweight labeling and layout work. | Compared with WPS: Word provides text box support, but the official page mainly describes desktop and web entry paths. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs uses the Drawing workflow before adding a text box, so the path is more drawing-oriented. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to block-based content organization rather than freely placed text boxes inside a document page. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on PDF text editing than on a standard document layout entry for text boxes. |
| Official Source | — | Add, copy, or remove a text box in Word | Learn how to use drawings and markups | Types of content blocks | Add and format text in PDFs using Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add labels, notes, or localized layout content quickly in an iOS document, WPS provides a direct text box path that fits mobile editing well. Other products also support related workflows, but they are oriented more toward drawing canvases, block editing, or PDF editing depending on the product.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add page notes | Students and teachers | Add explanation text beside the main content | Insert a text box, type the note, and move it into place |
| 2 | Highlight key points | Office users | Important information is hard to emphasize | Choose a text box style and place it near the target paragraph |
| 3 | Adjust special layouts | Content editors | Standard paragraph layout is not flexible enough | Use a text box to create an independent text area |
| 4 | Add prompt-style notes | Collaborative editors | Add reminders without changing the main text structure | Use a text box to place prompt information |
| 5 | Handle quick mobile layout edits | Mobile productivity users | It is inconvenient to adjust page elements on a phone | Insert and drag a text box directly to finish the layout change |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert text boxes | Available | Available |
| Basic document editing | Available | Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Depends on the specific feature | Usually includes more advanced features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday text box insertion and basic layout work | Free | The current text box insertion workflow is available directly and works well for lightweight editing |
| Frequent use of broader advanced document features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who need access to more advanced features and services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page