WPS PDF Text Comment lets you add notes to selected text in a PDF; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 0 available without membership and 3 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | 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 | 3 | Matches the number of membership-required rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is stated for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Text Comment is a WPS PDF annotation feature on Windows that lets you add notes to selected text in a PDF without changing the original content.
Its main tasks include:
- Add a text comment to selected text for review notes, proofreading, and feedback.
- Edit or delete an existing comment when you need to revise or remove feedback.
- Reply to a comment to keep discussion in one thread during document review.
This feature fits contract review, paper grading, proposal feedback, and team collaboration. Comments are saved with the PDF file and can travel with the document, while the original text remains unchanged.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory connection is required for local commenting and viewing; keep a network connection for sign-in, sync, or sharing when needed |
| Other | You need a PDF file that can be opened in WPS PDF; editing-related PDF comment actions require the corresponding membership permission |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office, then open the target file in WPS PDF |
| Check after installation | Open a PDF and confirm that the Comment tab is available on the top menu bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Add text comments to selected text in a PDF, then edit, delete, or reply to comments without changing the original text. | Word lets you add comments to selected text and view, delete, or reply to comments. | Google Docs lets you add, edit, filter, reply to, and resolve comments, and also supports action items. | Notion supports page comments, inline comments, replies, resolving, and reopening comment threads. | Acrobat lets you add comments to selected text or images and supports editing, deleting, and replying during review. |
| Official Source | — | Add or view comments in a document | Use comments, action items, & emoji reactions | Comments, mentions & reactions | Add comments to selected text or images |
Advantage: The workflow is centered on PDF review, with comment tools grouped under the Comment tab and tied directly to PDF text.
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is reviewing PDF text, leaving targeted notes, and continuing discussion in the same place, WPS Text Comment is a practical fit for PDF-based review. If your work is centered on online document collaboration, task assignment, or page discussion, the comment systems in Microsoft, Google, Notion, or Adobe may fit those workflows better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Text Comment Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contract clause review | Legal and business teams | Need to leave feedback on specific clauses | Select text and add comments to record revision notes line by line |
| 2 | Paper or assignment grading | Teachers and advisors | Need to explain issues in specific passages | Add text comments to selected text for detailed feedback |
| 3 | Proposal feedback | Product, design, and operations teams | Need to collect focused feedback on PDF proposals | Use comments and replies to keep discussion in context |
| 4 | Team review collaboration | Project members | Need to avoid scattered feedback across a shared file | Reply within the same comment thread to keep discussion together |
| 5 | Study and research notes | Students and researchers | Need to keep notes on important passages | Add comments to key text and save them with the file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| PDF text comments | Requires membership to edit PDF files | Available |
| Basic PDF reading | Available | Available |
| Access to basic PDF features | Partial access to basic features | More PDF editing features beyond the standard set |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly open and read PDF files | Free | Suitable for basic reading and everyday file access |
| Review, comment on, and edit PDFs regularly | WPS Premium | Text Comment is membership-related and fits frequent PDF review work |
| Work across devices or share files with a team | WPS Premium | Higher cloud storage and additional advanced features support broader workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page