WPS Status Bar is the information and control area at the bottom of the WPS PDF window; it includes 3 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | You can view and use the basic status bar information in WPS PDF |
About This Feature
Overview
The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the WPS PDF window. It shows the current page number, total pages, page navigation buttons, zoom percentage, and view mode options. This WPS PDF guide helps you understand how to use the bottom control area to check document position, change page display, and adjust zoom for reading or editing.
Core tasks include:
- Identify the Status Bar: Check the current page number, total pages, page navigation buttons, and the control area on the right.
- Adjust zoom percentage: Change the page display scale with the zoom value, plus and minus buttons, or the slider.
- Switch view modes: Change between single-page, two-page, and continuous scrolling modes for different reading needs.
Common use cases include reading long PDF files, checking page layout, and enlarging details on a page. It helps solve two common needs: quickly confirming where you are in a document and adjusting the display more efficiently.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for basic status bar viewing and local PDF reading |
| Other | Open a PDF file in WPS PDF to view the Status Bar at the bottom of the window |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| How to verify after installation | Open WPS PDF, open any PDF file, and confirm that the Status Bar is visible at the bottom of the window |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | The Status Bar brings page number, total pages, page navigation, zoom percentage, and view mode controls together in one bottom area for PDF reading. | Word includes a status bar at the bottom of the window with document statistics such as page count, word count, language, and zoom level. | Google Docs lets you change zoom and document view, but page-related information depends more on layout settings and menus than on a persistent PDF-style status bar. | Notion supports page search, page navigation, and zoom shortcuts, but it does not use a traditional PDF status bar layout. | Acrobat provides zoom, page navigation, page jump, and page display controls through quick tools in the interface. |
| Official Source | — | Use a screen reader to explore and navigate Word | Zoom or change your document view | Keyboard shortcuts | Adjusting PDF views |
Advantage: It keeps page position, navigation, zoom, and view mode controls in one bottom area, which is convenient when you need to manage PDF reading view settings quickly.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Status Bar is well suited to users who often need to check page position, change zoom, and switch view modes while reading PDFs. Compared with general document or note tools, its controls are more concentrated in one place. Compared with dedicated PDF tools, common reading controls are easy to reach from the bottom area.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading long PDF files | Students and office users | It is not easy to track reading progress | Use the current page number and total pages to locate your position quickly |
| 2 | Checking page details | Reviewers and design collaborators | Small content is hard to inspect | Use the zoom value, buttons, or slider to enlarge the page |
| 3 | Browsing multiple pages continuously | Everyday readers | Switching page by page can be inefficient | Switch to continuous scrolling or two-page display |
| 4 | Moving through pages quickly | Users working with multi-page PDFs | Finding content page by page takes time | Use the previous and next page buttons for navigation |
| 5 | Previewing layout | Users who need to inspect page arrangement | Different display modes affect reading judgment | Switch between view modes to review page layout |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| View status bar information | ✅ View page number, total pages, zoom percentage, and view mode entry points | ✅ |
| Adjust reading zoom and view | ✅ Use display controls for reading | ✅ |
| Edit PDF files | ❌ PDF editing requires membership | ✅ Edit PDF files |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to read PDFs, check page position, and adjust display | Free | Basic status bar viewing and reading controls are enough for everyday use |
| You need to edit PDF content while using the status bar and other PDF tools | WPS Premium | PDF editing requires membership and is more suitable for ongoing PDF work |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page