WPS Content Borders is a visual aid in WPS PDF text editing; it includes 2 core tasks, 0 available without membership, and 2 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 0 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the How-to Index |
| Version limit | None specified | The feature description does not list a version gate |
About This Feature
Overview
Content Borders controls whether editable content boundaries are shown in WPS PDF text editing mode, making it easier to identify editable areas in a PDF.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Content Borders: show borders around editable content areas so you can locate text regions more quickly.
- Turn off Content Borders: hide those borders for a cleaner editing view.
This feature is useful when proofreading PDF text, checking editable regions in complex layouts, or simplifying the page view during editing. Editing PDF files requires WPS membership.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | The feature itself does not require a constant connection, but sign-in, membership verification, and download require internet access |
| Other | Open a PDF in WPS PDF and enter text editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office → open a PDF → go to the text editing tab and confirm that the Content Borders checkbox is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF text editing mode, the Content Borders checkbox shows or hides borders around editable content so you can identify editable regions. | Word content controls support appearance settings such as bounding box, tags, or hidden display. | Google Docs focuses on online document editing and collaboration, and Google Workspace also provides a workflow to edit PDFs by converting them into editable Docs files. | Notion provides writing and editing tools with flexible blocks, comments, mentions, and collaborative editing. | Acrobat lets you edit PDF text, and when a text box is selected, the box is shown so you can modify the content and formatting. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Learn: Content controls in Word | Google Docs product page ; Google Workspace Edit PDFs | Notion writing and editing basics | Adobe Help: Edit text in PDFs |
Advantage: the border toggle is directly tied to PDF text editing, so the path to identifying editable regions is straightforward.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to see which parts of a PDF can be edited before changing the text, WPS Content Borders is closely aligned with that workflow. Microsoft, Google, and Notion focus more on general document authoring or collaboration, while Adobe Acrobat provides broader PDF editing tools.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proofreading PDF text | Office users, editors | It is hard to tell which text can be edited directly | Turn on Content Borders before editing |
| 2 | Checking page layout elements | Layout and formatting users | Dense pages make editable objects harder to identify | Use visible borders to locate text regions |
| 3 | Keeping the editing view clean | Users working with long PDFs | Persistent borders can distract from page review | Turn off Content Borders for a simpler view |
| 4 | Working with complex PDFs | Users handling contracts and reports | Editable regions may be scattered across the page | Toggle borders while checking editable areas |
| 5 | Reviewing before editing | Membership users | The editable range is unclear before changes begin | Show borders first, then edit the target content |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Edit PDF files | Not available for PDF editing in this workflow | Available |
| Content Borders toggle | Requires PDF editing access first | Available in text editing mode |
| Basic PDF features | Includes basic PDF features and free PDF reading | Includes full PDF editing and conversion tools |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly read PDFs or handle occasional basic tasks | Free plan | Suitable for reading and other basic PDF tasks |
| You regularly edit PDF text and need Content Borders | WPS Premium | This feature depends on PDF editing access and is more suitable for recurring PDF editing work |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS membership purchase page and choose a plan that fits your needs.
- Sign in to your account and complete the subscription to use membership features in supported PDF editing scenarios.
Source: WPS Office pricing page