Use this how-to guide to complete 3 Send File tasks on Android; all 3 topics are available without membership and can be finished from the document view or the home file list.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Send a file from inside a document | Free |
| 2 | 2. Send a file from the home document list | Free |
| 3 | 3. Choose between different send methods | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Send a file from inside a document
Entry: Top document menu bar Share → Send File
- Open the document you want to share.
- Tap Share in the top area of the document.
- Select Send File.
- Choose a sharing target, such as WPS collaboration, a messaging app, or email.
- Complete the share action. The document is sent as its original
.docxfile or as an online cloud document, depending on the target.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A list of available sharing targets appears.
- Next action available: You can choose an app or contact and continue the share flow.
Tips While Using
- If the target app does not appear, confirm that the app is installed on the device.
- Keep the network connection stable when you use cloud-based sharing.
2. Send a file from the home document list
Entry: WPS Home document Share button → Send File
- Open the WPS home page.
- Find the document you want to share in the file list.
- Tap the Share button next to that document.
- Select Send File.
- Choose the target app and finish sharing.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The sharing panel for that document opens normally.
- Next action available: You can share the file without opening the document first.
Tips While Using
- This method is useful when you need how to share a document on Android from the file list.
- Check the file name before sending if you manage many documents.
3. Choose between different send methods
Entry: Sharing menu with multiple send options
- Open the sharing entry for the document.
- Review the available send methods.
- Select Send File when you want to send the document as a file such as
.docx. - Select link sharing when you want to send a cloud document link.
- Select image sharing when you want to send the content as images.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Different send methods and their options are visible.
- Next action available: You can choose the method that matches whether the recipient needs to edit, view, or forward the content.
Tips While Using
- Choose Send File when the recipient needs an editable document.
- Use link or image sharing when quick viewing is more important than editing.