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How to Use WPS Task Pane on macOS

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use WPS Task Pane with 3 how-to topics, including showing or hiding the pane, turning it on from preferences, and using feature panels inside it.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Show or Hide Task PaneFree
22. Show Task Pane from PreferencesFree
33. Use Feature Panels in Task PaneFree

How-to Guide

1. Show or Hide Task Pane

Entry point: View → Show → Task Pane

  1. Open a WPS Docs document.
  2. Click the View tab on the top menu bar.
  3. Select Task Pane in the display options.
  4. Confirm that the Task Pane appears on the right side.
  5. To hide it, clear Task Pane again.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The Task Pane appears or disappears on the right side of the document window.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing the document or switch to another panel inside the Task Pane.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Opening the View tab without selecting Task Pane will not show the panel.
  • Environment limits: If the window is narrow, the right-side pane may appear in a smaller area.

2. Show Task Pane from Preferences

Entry point: File → WPS Docs Preferences → View → Task Pane

  1. In WPS Docs, click the File menu.
  2. Select WPS Docs Preferences.
  3. Open the View settings.
  4. Select the Task Pane checkbox.
  5. Return to the document and confirm that the Task Pane is visible.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The Task Pane is visible on the right side after the setting is applied.
  • Next actions: You can start using the related panels inside the Task Pane.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not switch to the View category in preferences, you may not find the option.
  • Environment limits: This setting must be completed inside the WPS Docs app.

3. Use Feature Panels in Task Pane

Entry point: Show Task Pane first, then choose a panel inside it

  1. Show the Task Pane first.
  2. Click the panel you want to use inside the Task Pane.
  3. Switch to panels such as Styles and Formatting, Selection Pane, Properties, Beautification Assistant, or Help Center as needed.
  4. To adjust visible items, click Manage Task Pane and choose the items you want to display.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected panel content appears inside the Task Pane.
  • Next actions: You can continue with style review, object selection, property review, or help access.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the Task Pane is not shown first, you cannot switch directly between its internal panels.
  • Environment limits: Online resources or help content may require an internet connection.