Use Reduce File Size with 3 how-to topics, all of which are membership-related; start from the How-to Index to analyze the file, choose backup settings, and review the result.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open Reduce File Size | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Choose backup settings and start slimming | WPS Premium required |
| 3 | 3. Review the slimming result | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Open Reduce File Size
Entry path: Top menu bar in the spreadsheet → More → All Services → Reduce File Size
- Open the spreadsheet that you want to slim.
- Tap More in the top menu bar.
- Tap All Services.
- Select Reduce File Size.
- Wait while WPS analyzes the spreadsheet and shows compressible content.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Reduce File Size screen opens and shows analysis results for compressible content.
- Next action available: you can choose whether to back up the original file and continue.
Tips While Using
- Membership: this feature requires WPS Premium.
- Environment: a stable network connection is recommended when opening the feature.
2. Choose backup settings and start slimming
Entry path: Reduce File Size analysis result page
- Review the compressible content identified on the analysis page.
- Choose whether to back up the original file.
- Tap Start Slimming.
- Wait for WPS to complete the process.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the slimming process starts.
- Next action available: after processing, you can open the result page and review the size change.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: starting the process before deciding whether you need the original backup.
- Membership: this feature requires WPS Premium.
- Environment: larger files may take longer to process.
3. Review the slimming result
Entry path: Slimming result page
- Wait until the Reduce File Size process is complete.
- Review the before-and-after file size comparison on the result page.
- Decide whether to keep using the processed file.
- If you chose to back up the original file earlier, keep the backup version as needed.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the page shows the file size before and after slimming.
- Next action available: you can continue to share, save, or return to editing.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: confusing document slimming with a standard archive compression workflow.
- Membership: this feature requires WPS Premium.