This guide covers inserting and deleting comments in WPS on Android, including 7 core tasks; 7 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 7 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 7 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version notes | No specific limit stated | Using the latest WPS Office version is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert/Delete Comment is a document review feature in WPS Office for Android. It lets you add feedback to selected text without changing the main body content, then view, edit, or remove existing comments as needed.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a text comment for selected text or paragraphs.
- Insert a voice comment for spoken feedback.
- View comments in the document.
- View comments in classic mode from the right-side panel.
- Edit or delete an existing comment.
- Edit a comment in classic mode.
- Delete a comment in classic mode.
Common use cases include document review, proofreading feedback, team collaboration, and quick comment handling on mobile devices.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can install and run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest WPS Office version is recommended |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local comment actions, but it is recommended for sign-in, sync, or sharing |
| Other | You need to open an editable document and be able to select text in it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install from the official WPS download page or your device's official app store |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a document, and check whether entries such as Tools, Insert, and Review are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS supports inserting text comments and voice comments for selected text, showing comments, viewing comments in classic mode, and editing or deleting comments. | Microsoft Word official help says users can add a new comment to selected text and can edit, delete, reply to, or switch comment views. | Google Docs official help says users can add, edit, view, filter, or delete comments, and can also reply to or resolve comments with shortcuts. | Notion official help says users can comment on selected text or page content, then reply to, edit, delete, or resolve comments. | Adobe Acrobat official help says users can add comments to selected text and can edit, delete, reply to, and manage comments in the comments pane. |
| Official Source | — | Using Modern comments in Word | Use comments, action items, & emoji reactions | Comments, mentions & reactions | Add and manage comments |
Advantage: WPS combines text comments, voice comments, standard comment display, and classic-mode review paths in one Android workflow.
Overall Conclusion
WPS covers the main comment workflow on Android, including inserting, viewing, editing, and deleting comments. It also adds voice comments and a classic review mode, which is useful when you need to handle feedback quickly on a mobile device.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Recommended approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document review | Reviewers and editors | They do not want to change the main text directly | Select text and insert a text comment |
| 2 | Quick mobile feedback | People working on the go | Typing is inconvenient or time is limited | Insert a voice comment |
| 3 | Centralized feedback review | Team members | Comments are scattered and hard to scan | Turn on Show Comments or use classic mode |
| 4 | Updating existing feedback | Comment authors | Existing feedback needs revision | Use the edit comment action |
| 5 | Clearing processed feedback | Review participants | Processed comments still remain in the file | Delete comments in standard or classic mode |
Membership & Benefits
This section explains general plan differences for related WPS services and where to subscribe; comment actions in this guide are available without membership.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic document comment actions | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Basic access available | More extended features available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert, view, edit, or delete comments in documents | Free | The comment workflow in this guide supports everyday review needs |
| You also need more cloud storage and broader PDF or related benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who manage more files across devices |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page