WPS Auto Scroll helps you read PDF files with automatic page movement in WPS PDF; this guide covers 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Auto Scroll is a PDF reading feature in WPS PDF that moves pages automatically during reading. It helps reduce repeated manual scrolling and supports a steadier reading pace for long documents.
Core tasks include:
- Start Auto Scroll: turn on automatic page scrolling in the PDF reading view.
- Adjust scrolling speed: change the scrolling pace during reading.
- Apply the Scroll button after editing text: enter PDF text editing mode and apply the Scroll button to selected text. This task requires WPS membership.
Common use cases include long-form reading, document review, and assisted on-screen reading.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Local PDF reading does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open PDF files; if you want to edit PDF text, make sure the file content is editable |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open any PDF, and confirm that reading or editing entries are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS PDF supports automatic PDF scrolling and also provides PDF editing, conversion, signing, and related PDF tools. | Microsoft Word official documentation describes text effects such as outline, shadow, reflection, and glow, but no matching official guidance was found for automatic PDF scrolling in Word. | Google Docs official documentation covers text formatting such as bold, italic, and underline, but no matching official guidance was found for automatic PDF scrolling in PDF reading. | Notion official help content covers text styling, Markdown, and page customization, but no matching official guidance was found for automatic PDF scrolling in PDF reading. | Adobe Acrobat official help documentation focuses on editing PDF text and formatting, which is suitable for PDF editing workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Add or remove text effects | Format Text | Style & customize your page | Edit text in PDFs in Acrobat |
Advantage: WPS combines automatic PDF reading flow and common PDF processing tools in one workspace.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to read long PDF files continuously and handle common PDF tasks in the same app, WPS offers a more centralized workflow. If your work focuses more on text styling in office documents or advanced PDF editing, Microsoft, Google, Notion, or Adobe may fit specific scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous reading of long PDFs | Students, researchers | Frequent manual scrolling interrupts reading | Start Auto Scroll for continuous page movement |
| 2 | Fine-tuning reading pace | Reviewers, trainers | Default scrolling speed may not fit the content | Adjust the scrolling speed during reading |
| 3 | Checking results after text editing | Members, document editors | Edited text needs to be reviewed in context | Enter text editing mode and apply the Scroll button to selected text |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic PDF scrolling | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adjust scrolling speed | ✅ | ✅ |
| Edit PDF text and use the Scroll button | ❌ | ✅ |
| PDF text editing | ❌ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mainly reading PDF files | Free | Covers automatic scrolling and speed adjustment |
| Editing PDF text content | WPS Premium | Includes PDF editing tools and the related editing workflow |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page