WPS Bulk Rename is a PDF text editing feature in WPS for renaming selected text in batches; this guide covers 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Bulk Rename is used in WPS PDF text editing mode to apply batch renaming to selected text content. You can access it from the ribbon after entering content editing mode, or use it from the floating toolbar after selecting text.
Core tasks include:
- Use the ribbon path to enter text editing mode and apply Bulk Rename during a full PDF editing workflow.
- Use the floating toolbar to apply Bulk Rename directly when you need a faster way to update selected text.
This feature is useful for standardizing terms, correcting repeated naming in documents, and updating local text content more efficiently during PDF editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and sign-in |
| Other | You need an editable PDF file, and PDF editing features require the corresponding membership entitlement |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a PDF file, and confirm that the Edit tab shows the Edit Content entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF, after you enter Edit Content, you can apply Bulk Rename to selected text through the ribbon or the floating toolbar | Word provides Find and Replace for replacing one or all matching text entries, with options such as match case | Google Docs provides Find and replace for searching and replacing text in documents, and official guidance also covers regular-expression-based matching in supported scenarios | Notion help focuses on workspace search, while the developer docs describe search-and-replace style updates for page content in markdown workflows | Acrobat can search the current PDF and replace text one instance at a time, but not make one global replace-all change across the whole PDF |
| Official Source | — | Find and replace text in Word | Search and use find and replace | Search in your workspace; Update a page's content as markdown | How to search and replace text in PDFs |
Advantage: Works directly inside the PDF editing workflow for selected text and offers both a ribbon entry and a floating-toolbar entry
Overall Conclusion
WPS Bulk Rename is a practical fit for PDF text editing when you want to work directly on selected content inside a PDF. Compared with Word, Google Docs, and Notion, it is more closely aligned with PDF editing workflows. Compared with Adobe Acrobat, both products support PDF text changes, but their replace workflows and entry points differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How Bulk Rename Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardizing contract terms | Office staff | The same term appears with inconsistent wording | Select the target text in text editing mode and apply Bulk Rename |
| 2 | Correcting repeated names in reports | Editors | Multiple names need to be updated consistently | Use the ribbon entry to complete the update flow |
| 3 | Updating local text quickly | General users | Switching through full menus is slower for small edits | Use the floating toolbar directly after selecting text |
| 4 | Proofreading PDF drafts | Reviewers | Naming issues need immediate correction during review | Select the text and apply the rename action on the spot |
| 5 | Maintaining editable PDF templates | Template maintainers | Field names in templates need consistent updates | Edit target text sections one by one in content editing mode |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| PDF text editing | Limited | Full PDF editing and conversion tools |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing files or handling basic PDF tasks | Free | Suitable for lighter day-to-day use |
| Editing PDF text frequently and using Bulk Rename | WPS Premium | Better suited for ongoing PDF editing, conversion, and related workflows |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page