WPS Volume Key Page Turn on Android lets you turn document pages with your phone’s volume buttons while reading; 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 | None of the tasks below require membership |
About This Feature
Overview
Volume Key Page Turn is a viewing feature in WPS Office for Android that lets you browse document pages without touching the screen. After you turn it on, the phone’s volume up and volume down buttons are used for page turning inside the WPS document reading interface. It is useful for one-handed reading, glove use, and situations where frequent touch input is inconvenient.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Volume Key Page Turn so the setting takes effect in the reading interface.
- Use the volume buttons to move through document pages during reading.
- Return to normal system volume control after leaving the WPS document screen.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Local reading and page turning do not require a constant network connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require network access |
| Other | The device needs working physical volume buttons and a document that can be opened for reading |
Download & Installation
Before using Volume Key Page Turn, install WPS Office on your Android device and open a document for reading.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Android product page | WPS Office for Android |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a document, then go to Tools → View and confirm that the Volume Key Page Turn switch is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports a Volume Key Page Turn switch in the Android document reading interface, so you can turn pages with physical buttons instead of tapping the screen. | Word provides Read Mode and supports scrolling through a document. In some layouts, users can move between pages with the Left and Right arrow keys, but the official page does not describe phone volume-button page turning. | Google Docs supports continuous writing and scrolling with pageless mode and mobile collaboration, but the official product page does not describe physical volume-button page turning. | Notion provides keyboard shortcuts for page search, back, forward, and page navigation, but its official help content focuses on workspace navigation rather than mobile document page turning with volume buttons. | Acrobat for Android offers Liquid Mode with a running layout, linked outline, and back-to-top navigation for mobile PDF reading, but the official page does not describe volume-button page turning. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Uses Android physical volume buttons directly for page turning in document reading. Distinct: Better suited to mobile reading scenarios where touch input is inconvenient. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft highlights Read Mode and keyboard-based navigation. Its official page gives less emphasis to physical-button page turning on phones. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on collaboration and continuous scrolling than on hardware-button page turning for reading. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for workspace and page navigation, but it is not presented as a document-by-document mobile reading flow with volume-button page turns. | Compared with WPS: Adobe emphasizes PDF reflow reading and outline navigation. WPS is closer to a direct page-turning workflow for general document reading. |
| Official Source | — | Read documents in Word | Google Docs product page | Keyboard shortcuts | Liquid Mode for Android |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is easier document reading on Android, WPS Volume Key Page Turn is a practical fit because it maps page turning to the phone’s physical volume buttons. Other products also provide reading or navigation features, but their official materials focus more on read modes, collaboration, workspace navigation, or PDF reflow reading.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One-handed reading of long documents | Commuters | Frequent screen taps are inconvenient | Turn on Volume Key Page Turn and browse pages with the volume buttons |
| 2 | Reading while wearing gloves or when touch input is inconvenient | Outdoor and special work scenarios | Touch operations are less flexible | Use the physical volume buttons to turn pages |
| 3 | Quickly reviewing materials during meetings | Mobile office users | A steadier and simpler page-turning method is needed | Press the volume buttons directly in the reading interface |
| 4 | Checking study materials on a small screen | Students | Touch misoperations happen easily on small screens | Reduce accidental taps by using the volume buttons |
| 5 | Returning to normal phone use after reading | All users | Concern about affecting system volume control | The buttons return to normal system volume behavior after leaving WPS |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Key Page Turn | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document reading | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF features | Some features are limited | More advanced features are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB cloud space | 20 GB cloud space for some plans |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to read documents on Android and use Volume Key Page Turn | Free | This feature itself does not require membership and is suitable for everyday reading |
| You also need more advanced office, PDF, or cloud-storage features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users with broader document-processing needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page