This FAQ covers 4 common questions about Export as PDF in WPS on macOS, including network issues, font restrictions, comment retention, and scanned PDF editing.
FAQ
What should I do if a network error appears when exporting as PDF?
- Check whether your current WPS version is outdated.
- If it is much older than the version on the official website, uninstall it and install the latest WPS Office version again.
- Reopen the document and try Export as PDF again.
What should I do if I see a message saying the file cannot be exported because of font vendor restrictions?
- Check whether the document uses special or non-standard fonts.
- Replace those fonts with other available fonts and save the document.
- Try exporting to PDF again.
How do I keep comments when exporting a Writer document to PDF?
- Open the document and go to Member Exclusive → Export as PDF.
- In the dialog box, click Output Settings.
- Select the content you want to keep, then start the export.
Can I edit a scanned PDF directly after exporting it?
- A scanned PDF is more suitable for fixed-format presentation.
- After export, the file is not suitable for direct editing in the same way as the original document.
- If you still need to revise the content later, keep the original document before exporting a scanned PDF.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Export as PDF | A feature that converts the current document and saves it as a PDF file. |
| Scanned PDF | A PDF output style that focuses more on fixed presentation and is suitable for archiving or reducing later direct editing needs. |
| Export range | A setting used to export all pages or only a specified page range. |
| Image quality | A setting that balances image clarity and file size in the exported PDF. |
| Watermark settings | A setting used to add identifying content to the generated PDF file. |