This feature applies an import/export comment text effect in WPS PDF text editing on Windows; 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 index |
| Membership-related items | 2 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Import and Export Comments is a text effect in WPS PDF text editing on Windows. It lets you apply the effect to selected text in a PDF and remove it by clicking the same command again.
Core tasks include:
- Apply the Import/Export effect from the ribbon after entering text editing mode.
- Apply or remove the Import/Export effect from the floating toolbar after selecting text.
This is useful for PDF review, text marking, and consistent annotation styling during editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access |
| Other | You need an editable PDF file; PDF text editing capabilities require membership |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS PDF, 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 | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS PDF text editing, you can apply the Import/Export effect to selected text from the ribbon or the floating toolbar, and click the same command again to remove it. | Word for the web can export a document as PDF, including an option to download the PDF with comments. | Google provides official data export options for Docs and Drive content, but the official help page does not describe a standard PDF download flow that includes comments. | Notion can export pages as PDF, and HTML export can include comments; PDF export focuses on page content export. | Adobe PDF Embed API supports importing, creating, updating, deleting, and exporting annotations programmatically. |
| Official Source | — | Export Word document as PDF | Export your data from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Sites, Drive, Forms & Vids | Export your content | How Tos Comments |
Advantage: The command is integrated into the PDF text editing workflow and can be used from two direct entry points after text selection.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is to adjust text-related comment styling while editing PDF text, WPS keeps the command close to the active editing workflow. Other products are more suitable for document export, workspace content export, or developer-oriented annotation management, depending on the scenario.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing contract text | Legal and administrative teams | Mark key revisions quickly | Apply the Import/Export effect to target text in text editing mode |
| 2 | Proofreading instruction files | Editors and reviewers | Mark content that needs confirmation in a consistent way | Select text and use the floating toolbar to apply the effect directly |
| 3 | Rechecking marked text | PDF editors | Remove an applied effect when it is no longer needed | Click the Import/Export command again to remove the effect |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic PDF reading | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access to basic PDF features | ✅ Limited | ✅ |
| PDF text editing capabilities | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reading PDFs or handling basic document tasks | Free | Suitable for basic reading and common entry-level tasks |
| Editing PDF text and using this type of editing capability regularly | WPS Premium | Suitable for ongoing PDF editing work |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Go to the membership purchase page
Source: WPS Office pricing page