WPS Page Number is a document layout feature in WPS Writer for macOS; it includes 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
Page Number is a document formatting feature used to display continuous numbering on document pages for printing, binding, review, and navigation. In WPS Writer for macOS, you can insert page numbers, adjust numbering styles, set a starting number, and apply numbering to different ranges.
Common tasks for Page Number include:
- Insert page numbers to a document quickly.
- Set the numbering style and starting number for layout requirements.
- Use section-based numbering so the cover, table of contents, and main body can follow different numbering rules.
This feature is useful for academic papers, reports, contracts, and multi-section documents. It helps when you want to hide page numbers on a cover page, restart numbering from a specific page, or use different numbering formats in different parts of a document.
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 for Mac |
| Network | Page number editing is a local document layout feature and usually does not require a constant internet connection |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer and make sure you have permission to save changes |
Download & Installation
Before using Page Number, 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 WPS Writer → Create or open a document → Check whether the Insert menu includes page number options |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting page numbers in documents, setting numbering styles, choosing a starting number, and applying numbering by range. It can also work with section breaks to restart numbering from a specific page. | Word supports different page numbers and numbering formats in different document sections, and uses Link to Previous to control section connections. | Google Docs supports page numbers in documents that use pages format, and page number changes can be applied to specific pages or sections. | Notion help content focuses on pages, blocks, and content organization, and does not describe a traditional page number feature for paged documents. | Acrobat supports adding headers, footers, and page numbers to PDF files, which is useful after a document has already been exported as PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can complete page number insertion, starting number setup, and section-based numbering during document editing. Distinct: It fits document layout work before printing or formal delivery. | Compared with WPS: Word also supports section-based numbering and numbering format changes, so both tools fit complex document layout tasks. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs also supports page numbers and section-based changes, but these features depend on pages format rather than pageless format. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page and block organization, and its official help content does not describe page numbering for traditional paged documents. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on adding page numbers after a PDF is created, rather than during word-processing layout. |
| Official Source | — | Customize page numbers in different Word sections | Use headers, footers, page numbers and footnotes | Intro to writing and editing basics | Add headers and footers to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to insert page numbers, adjust the starting number, and manage section-based numbering while editing a document, WPS Page Number is a practical choice for everyday document layout on macOS. Adobe is more suitable for numbering after a PDF is already created, while Notion's official help content does not describe a comparable page numbering feature for paged documents.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper and report formatting | Students and researchers | The cover page and table of contents should not show the same numbering as the main body | Insert a section break and start numbering from a specific page |
| 2 | Contract and policy document organization | Administrative, legal, and operations staff | Continuous numbering is needed for printing and filing | Insert page numbers and keep one numbering style across pages |
| 3 | Multi-section manual creation | Editors and trainers | Different sections need separate numbering or a restarted count | Use section breaks and set a new starting page number |
| 4 | Review and comment navigation | Team members and reviewers | Comments are hard to locate by page | Show clear page numbers for easier communication |
| 5 | Final check before printing | All document authors | It is hard to confirm page order before printing | Insert page numbers and review the layout in preview |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
The Page Number feature itself is available without a membership. The WPS pricing page shows broader differences between the free plan and paid plans, including basic office features in the free plan and additional advanced capabilities in paid plans.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert page numbers and use basic page number settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core office editing features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced features and extended services | Depends on the product interface and plan details | Usually includes more available items |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Add page numbers in everyday documents | Free | The page number feature itself is available without membership, so standard layout needs can be handled directly |
| Need more advanced office or extended features | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need broader advanced features, templates, or other extended services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page