WPS Simplified-Traditional Conversion is a text conversion feature in WPS Writer for macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Simplified-Traditional Conversion lets you switch selected text between Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese in WPS Writer on macOS.
Core tasks include:
- Convert Simplified Chinese to Traditional Chinese for selected text.
- Convert Traditional Chinese to Simplified Chinese for selected text.
- Open conversion settings to choose the conversion direction and switch between character-based and word-based conversion.
This feature is useful for regional document adaptation, localization review, teaching materials, and bilingual Chinese content preparation. Document formatting is preserved during conversion, but proper nouns, special characters, or unsupported glyphs should still be reviewed manually.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device running macOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local text conversion; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer and select the text you want to convert |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office for Mac before using Simplified-Traditional Conversion, then open your document in WPS Writer.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Writer, open a document, and confirm that commands such as Simplified to Traditional and Traditional to Simplified are available on the Review tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Writer on macOS, you can convert selected text from Simplified Chinese to Traditional Chinese, convert Traditional Chinese to Simplified Chinese, and open settings to choose the direction and conversion unit by character or by word. | Microsoft Word provides Review > Translate for selected text or an entire document, and the feature uses Microsoft's online Translator service. | Google Docs can translate a document into another language and create a translated copy; if the file is still in Microsoft Office editing mode, it must first be converted to Google Docs format. | Notion AI can translate all or part of a page into another language inside the workspace. | Adobe Acrobat can send a PDF to Adobe Express through Translate this PDF, where you can choose target languages and translate all pages, one page, or specific text. |
| Official Source | — | Translate text into a different language | Translate documents or write in a different language | 5 ways to get more value out of your reading list with Notion AI | Translate text using Adobe Express in Acrobat |
Advantage: It focuses on direct Simplified-Traditional Chinese conversion inside the editing workflow.; It supports both character-based and word-based conversion for finer control over Chinese text.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Simplified-Traditional Conversion is designed for Chinese script conversion during document editing, which makes it suitable for users who need direct text replacement inside a Writer document. The other products above focus more on multilingual translation or full-document translation workflows, so their use cases are different from Chinese script conversion.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regional document adaptation | Editors, administrative staff, content teams | One document needs to match different Chinese reading conventions | Use Simplified to Traditional or Traditional to Simplified on selected text |
| 2 | Teaching material adjustment | Teachers, students, trainers | Course content needs to switch between writing conventions | Run conversion from the Review tab and then review terminology |
| 3 | Proper noun review | Reviewers, translators, localization staff | Some converted terms may not match actual usage | Use settings to switch between character-based and word-based conversion, then review manually |
| 4 | Legacy document cleanup | Archive and records staff | Older files contain mixed Simplified and Traditional Chinese text | Convert selected sections step by step while keeping the original formatting |
| 5 | External communication preparation | Marketing and business teams | Materials for different regions need quick script adjustment | Convert the main text first, then check region-specific wording |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Item | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Simplified-Traditional Conversion | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | More PDF tools available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More content available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need script conversion in documents | Free plan | This feature can be used without a membership requirement |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or sharing features | WPS Premium | Suitable for broader document processing and storage needs |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page