WPS Revision in WPS Writer for macOS helps you record document edits and review details during collaboration; this guide covers 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
About This Feature
Overview
Revision helps preserve edit records such as insertions, deletions, and formatting changes while you work on a document. This makes it easier to review changes, identify reviewer information, and follow the editing process in WPS Office on macOS.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Revision to record later edits.
- Turn off Revision to stop recording new edits.
- View revision content directly in the document.
- Change the revision display mode for different review views.
- Open Revision Options to adjust markup, balloons, and print-related settings.
- Change the user name shown in revision records.
Common use cases include contract review, paper collaboration, team draft editing, and internal approval workflows. With revision markup visible in WPS Writer, document changes are easier to check item by item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 6 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 6 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None stated | Revision entry points are available directly |
| Membership limits | None stated | Revision features can be used directly |
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App status | A current WPS Office for Mac installation is recommended |
| Network | Revision itself does not require a constant network connection; download, installation, and account-related actions require network access |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Writer document and access the Review tab |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer package and complete setup by following the on-screen steps |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer, load a document, and confirm that the Review tab and Revision entry are available at the top of the window |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core capability summary | WPS Revision lets you turn revision tracking on or off from the Review tab, view insertions, deletions, and formatting changes, switch display modes, and adjust revision options and user information. | Microsoft Word Track Changes lets you track edits, change markup views, and accept or reject changes. | Google Docs Suggesting lets collaborators propose edits without directly replacing the original text, and suggestions can be accepted or rejected one by one or all at once. | Notion mainly provides page version history so you can review earlier versions, timestamps, and some highlighted changes, rather than a word-processor-style track changes mode. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on comments, text replacement suggestions, and shared review for PDF workflows rather than document revision tracking in a word processor. |
| Official docs | — | Track changes in Word | Suggest edits in Google Docs | Delete & restore content | Add comments in callouts in Acrobat |
Advantage: review controls are grouped in the Review tab, making it practical to record and inspect document edits during writing, while also offering display settings, revision options, and user-name settings in one workflow.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Revision is a practical fit for document editing workflows that need visible edit history inside the same file. If your work centers more on browser-based suggestions, page history, or PDF review, the other tools above may fit those specific workflows better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Intended users | Main need | How Revision helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract review | Legal and business teams | Check edits clause by clause | Turn on Revision and inspect insertions, deletions, and formatting changes |
| 2 | Paper or report collaboration | Students, teachers, and researchers | Identify where multiple people changed the draft | Keep each edit visible through revision records |
| 3 | Team draft editing | Editors and marketing teams | Match review feedback with text changes | Switch revision display modes to review different states |
| 4 | Internal approval flow | Managers and administrative staff | Track who changed the document across multiple rounds | Review user information in revisions and update the user name when needed |
| 5 | Pre-print review | Users who need paper records | Keep or adjust revision display before printing | Use Revision Options to manage balloons and print-related settings |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Turn Revision on or off | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| View revision markup and reviewer details | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Change display modes and revision options | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other premium services | Depends on account status and plan details | Additional services depend on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document revision and review | Free | The Revision feature itself has no stated membership restriction |
| Broader office needs beyond revision | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also want other plan-based services in the same WPS Office account |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS Office pricing page to review available plans.
- Check the plan page for current benefits and subscription details.
Source: WPS Office pricing page