WPS Reading Format on macOS helps you read Writer documents with fewer editing distractions; 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
Reading Format is a reading view in WPS Writer on macOS. It reduces editing distractions and makes long documents easier to browse. In this view, you can read and review content more comfortably, then use tools such as content navigation, comment display, highlighting, and page turning.
Core tasks include:
- Enter Reading Format from the View tab.
- Exit Reading Format with the upper-right close control or the
Esckey. - Adjust reading settings such as navigation, single-page or two-page display, adaptive display, comment visibility, and highlighting.
This feature is useful for reading papers, reviewing reports, and browsing long contracts or reference documents in WPS Office on macOS.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local reading; downloading, installation, and account-related services require internet access |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and the document should be opened in WPS Writer |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office for Mac, open a Writer document, and confirm that the Reading Format entry is available under the View tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Reading Format in WPS Writer is opened from View and supports content navigation, comment display, highlighting, and single-page, two-page, or adaptive display for document reading. | Word provides Read Mode to hide writing tools and menus, with built-in reading tools such as page navigation, copy, translate, and comment-related actions. | Google Docs provides pageless mode for continuous scrolling and keeps online collaboration and comments available in the document experience. | Notion Research Mode focuses on searching and analyzing information across a workspace, connected apps, and the web rather than offering a traditional document reading layout. | Adobe Liquid Mode reformats PDFs into a mobile-friendly reading flow and supports outline navigation, search, and readability adjustments. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Reading Format is directly available inside the WPS Writer view workflow on macOS, with a clear path to enter and exit the mode. It also combines navigation, comment display, and highlighting in a document-reading scenario. | Compared with WPS: Word Read Mode is also designed for reading, but some editing-related actions require switching back to Edit mode. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes continuous online writing and collaboration, and its official product page highlights pageless writing rather than a dedicated local reading layout. | Compared with WPS: Notion Research Mode is better suited to information gathering and analysis, not page-based document reading and view switching. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Liquid Mode is primarily designed for PDF reading on smaller screens, so its file focus and device scenarios differ from Writer document reading on Mac. |
| Official Source | — | Read documents in Word | Google Docs product page | Research Mode | What is Adobe Liquid Mode |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to read WPS Writer documents on macOS and switch quickly between reading and standard document views, Reading Format fits that workflow well. Other products are more oriented toward their own scenarios, such as online collaboration, cross-source research, or mobile PDF reading.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Reading Format Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long-document reading | Students, teachers, researchers | The standard editing interface can feel distracting | Switch to Reading Format to focus on the main document content |
| 2 | Report review | Office staff, managers | Need to read content while checking comments | Show comments and review the document page by page |
| 3 | Section navigation | Users working with structured documents | It takes time to locate a target section in a long file | Use content navigation to jump to the needed location |
| 4 | Multi-page browsing | Users with different reading preferences | The current page display may not fit the reading task | Switch between single-page, two-page, or adaptive display |
| 5 | Key-point marking | Review and study scenarios | Important content needs to stand out during reading | Use highlighting to mark key areas |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Format entry | Available | Available |
| Basic document reading | Available | Available |
| More advanced office, PDF, and AI-related capabilities | Some features are limited | More features are available based on the selected plan |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the plan details on the official site |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday reading and basic review | Free | Reading Format itself is available without membership and works well for standard document browsing |
| Long-term use with broader office needs | WPS Premium | A paid plan may be more suitable if you also need more advanced features, more cloud storage, and additional tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page