WPS Select & Translate is an online translation feature in WPS Writer; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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 | No version threshold is described for this feature |
| Membership limit | None | This feature can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Select & Translate lets you translate selected words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs in WPS Writer on Mac, so you can understand foreign-language content more quickly while reading. After you turn it on, you can start the translation flow from the Review tab, the floating toolbar, or the task pane on the right, and view results in a floating window or sidebar.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Select & Translate from the Review tab.
- Translate selected text and view the result for words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.
- Set the source language and target language.
- Adjust additional translation settings such as word definitions, translation engine, font size, history sessions, and trigger behavior.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is required for Select & Translate |
| Other | You need to open documents in WPS Writer and access online translation services |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer package and complete the setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that the Select & Translate entry is available from the Review tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports Select & Translate in WPS Writer, with instant translation for selected text plus language and settings controls. | Word supports translating selected text from Review > Translate and can insert translated text; some translation features require a subscription and internet access. | Google Docs supports full-document translation. Its desktop help page focuses on Translate document rather than a built-in instant selected-text translation flow. | Notion AI can translate a page or selected content inside the workspace through AI features. | Acrobat supports translating a full PDF and also allows translation for all pages, one page, or specific text in the workflow. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Support | Google Help | Notion Help | Adobe HelpX |
Advantage: The entry points stay inside the document editing interface for read-and-translate workflows.; The floating toolbar, task pane, and settings support continuous translation work.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to translate selected content while editing a document, WPS provides a workflow that fits in-document reading and translation. If you more often work with full documents, full pages, or PDF files, the other products also provide translation flows for those scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading foreign-language materials | Students, researchers | Switching between a document and a separate translator slows reading | Turn on Select & Translate and view translations directly after selecting text |
| 2 | Checking bilingual content | Editors, content teams | Need to compare original text and translated text quickly | Review the translation result and copy the translated text when needed |
| 3 | Changing translation direction | Multilingual users | Different documents require different language pairs | Change the source and target languages in the translation window |
| 4 | Handling repeated translation tasks | Frequent readers | Need to translate multiple passages and manage display settings | Adjust the engine, font size, and history options in More settings |
| 5 | Working with converted files | Users receiving external files | Some converted text may not be recognized correctly | Re-enter unrecognized text and run translation again |
Membership & Benefits
There is no membership restriction described for this feature; this section helps you compare general free and premium differences and find the subscription entry.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Select & Translate use | Available | Available |
| PDF editing and conversion tools | Basic capabilities | More complete PDF editing and conversion tools |
| Template downloads | Limited | More templates and broader access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| AI tools | Some capabilities are limited | More AI tools and broader access |
| Ads | May appear | No ads |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic Select & Translate in documents | Free | This feature is described without a membership restriction |
| You also need more PDF, template, cloud, or AI capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who handle multiple document tasks and want broader built-in tools |
How to Subscribe
- Go to Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page