WPS Page Number is a PDF text-formatting feature in WPS PDF for editable PDF content; it includes 2 core tasks, with 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Page Number is used in WPS PDF to apply a page number effect to selected text in an editable PDF. Before using it, open PDF content editing mode and then switch to text editing mode. You can use either the ribbon command or the floating toolbar that appears after selecting text. This is useful for PDF layout cleanup, text marking, and review preparation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| OS | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office with PDF components installed |
| Network | Local editing does not require a constant internet connection; sign-in and membership verification may require network access |
| Other | Open an editable PDF file and make sure you have permission to edit the PDF |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a PDF file, and confirm that the Edit tab and Edit Content entry are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Google | Notion | Adobe |
|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, after entering Edit Content, you can switch to text editing mode and apply a page number effect to selected text from the ribbon or the floating toolbar. | Word supports adding page numbers in headers or footers, with placement and style options for document page numbering. | Google Docs supports page numbers in documents that use pages format, and page numbers can be applied to a whole document or a section. | Notion supports headings, numbered lists, and table of contents blocks for page organization, but its help content does not describe a native page numbering feature for document pages. | Acrobat supports adding page numbers to PDFs through its header and footer tools. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It works directly inside the PDF text editing workflow and lets you apply the effect from either the ribbon or the floating toolbar in the same editing view. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to header and footer numbering in Word documents rather than PDF text editing. | Compared with WPS: It works for online documents in pages format, but it is not part of a PDF text editing workflow. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on page structure and collaboration, and the official help content does not describe direct page numbering for document pages. | Compared with WPS: It also supports PDF page numbering, but the workflow is centered on header and footer tools. |
| Official Source | — | Add page numbers in Word | Use page numbers in Google Docs | Intro to writing and editing | Add page numbers to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical choice when you need to edit PDF text on Windows and apply a page number effect without leaving the PDF editing view. If your work is centered on Word documents or online docs, the built-in page numbering tools in those products may fit better. For PDF-focused workflows, both WPS and Adobe provide relevant tools.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|
| 1 | Proofreading PDF text layout | Editors | Need to standardize numbering effects after text changes | Enter text editing mode and apply Page Number to the target text |
| 2 | Organizing editable PDF content | Office users | Need to add numbering marks to PDF text content | Use the ribbon command to apply the setting |
| 3 | Quick edits on selected text | Light editors | Do not want to keep opening menus to find commands | Select text and use the floating toolbar directly |
| 4 | Preparing files before review | Team collaborators | Need clearer structure before sharing a file | Apply the page number effect to key text content |
| 5 | Daily PDF revision work | Students and teachers | Need to adjust text display directly in an existing PDF | Complete text editing and page number application in WPS PDF |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|
| Edit PDF text content | Limited | Available |
| PDF page number related editing | Membership required | Available |
| Basic PDF reading | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|
| Only viewing PDFs or doing light reading | Free | Suitable for basic reading and regular file opening |
| Frequently editing PDF text and using Page Number | WPS Premium | Better suited to ongoing PDF editing and related advanced tools |
| Shared use across multiple people | Sharing plan or a suitable membership plan | Helps multiple users use separate accounts and storage |
How to Subscribe
Source: WPS Office pricing page
