WPS Select & Translate is an instant translation feature for selected text in WPS Writer on Android; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None stated | No version threshold is described for this feature |
| Membership limit | None | The feature can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Select & Translate lets you instantly translate selected words or sentences in a document. It supports translation between Chinese, English, and other languages, making it useful for reading foreign-language documents, learning, communication, and checking how a term is expressed in another language.
The main tasks supported in this feature include:
- Open translation from the floating toolbar after selecting text.
- View the translated result in the translation panel.
- Switch the target language as needed to review the result.
The translation result is shown in a pop-up panel and does not directly change the original document content.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is required for translation |
| Other | You need to be able to open a document and select text |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your Android device, then sign in or open a document directly |
| Check after installation | Open a document, select text, and confirm that the Translate button appears in the floating toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, you can select text in a document, open translation from the floating toolbar, and choose a language to view the result. | Microsoft Word supports translating selected text and full documents; some scenarios require a subscription, internet access, and connected experiences. | Google Docs officially focuses on document translation, and its Android help page states that document translation must be done on a computer. | Notion AI can translate a page or selected content inside the workspace. | Adobe Acrobat can send a PDF to Adobe Express for full-page, single-page, or specific-text translation and then export the translated PDF. |
| Official Source | — | Translate text into a different language | Translate documents or write in a different language - Android | Everything you can do with Notion AI | Translate text using Adobe Express in Acrobat |
Advantage: It fits Android reading workflows by letting you start translation directly from selected text without switching to a desktop document-translation flow.
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly read or review parts of documents on Android, WPS provides a direct selected-text translation flow that suits mobile use. If you need full-document translation, workspace AI translation, or multi-page PDF translation, the available entry points and workflows differ across products.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading foreign-language materials | Students, researchers | Quickly understand unfamiliar words or sentences | Select text and tap Translate to view the result |
| 2 | Checking bilingual wording | Editors, content teams | Confirm how a term is expressed in another language | Switch languages in the translation panel |
| 3 | Looking up text on mobile | Mobile office users | Avoid leaving the current document for another app | Start translation directly from the floating toolbar |
| 4 | Learning support | Language learners | Understand sentence meaning while reading | Select a sentence and review the translation |
| 5 | Reviewing document details | Cross-language collaborators | Confirm the meaning of specific content quickly | Translate key words or sentences section by section |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Select & Translate on Android | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available, with more PDF editing and conversion tools |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read documents, use selected-text translation, and do basic editing | Free | This feature can be used directly without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools, more template access, and larger cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who handle multiple document tasks and want broader benefits |
How to Subscribe
- To review membership plans, visit: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page