Use Export as PDF with 4 how-to topics, including exporting through Save As, Share, Convert, and Scan; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps to complete it.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Export as PDF through Save As | Free |
| 2 | 2. Export as PDF through Share | Membership required |
| 3 | 3. Export as PDF through Convert | Membership required |
| 4 | 4. Export as PDF through Scan | Membership required |
How-to Guide
1. Export as PDF through Save As
Feature entry: Top menu bar > More > Save As
- Open the spreadsheet that you want to convert.
- Tap More on the top menu bar.
- Select Save As, then choose a save location.
- Change the file format to PDF spreadsheet.
- Tap Export as PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The app finishes the conversion and creates a PDF file.
- What you can do next: You can open the PDF from the saved location or continue sharing it.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not choose a save location or switch the format to PDF first, the file may still be saved in its original format.
- Environment note: Large files may take longer to convert.
2. Export as PDF through Share
Feature entry: Top menu bar > Share > Share as PDF
- Open the target spreadsheet.
- Tap Share on the top menu bar.
- Select Share as PDF.
- Choose Original or Image-only PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.
- Choose the target app or recipient and send the file.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The app creates a PDF file that is ready to share.
- What you can do next: You can send it through chat apps, email, or other receiving apps.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Leaving the page before the conversion finishes may interrupt sharing.
- Permissions or membership: Some functions in this flow may depend on membership.
- Environment note: Sharing usually requires network access and permission for the target app.
3. Export as PDF through Convert
Feature entry: Top menu bar > More > Export to PDF
- Open the spreadsheet that you want to convert.
- Tap More on the top menu bar.
- Select Export to PDF.
- Choose Original or Image-only PDF and wait for the conversion to finish.
- Choose a save location and save the file.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: A PDF file is generated after the conversion finishes.
- What you can do next: You can open, send, or archive the file.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Choosing the wrong output mode may affect how the file is viewed later.
- Permissions or membership: Some functions in this flow may depend on membership.
4. Export as PDF through Scan
Feature entry: WPS home screen > Bottom menu bar > Scan > To PDF
- On the WPS home screen, tap Scan on the bottom menu bar.
- Select To PDF.
- Choose File or Photo Scan.
- Wait for recognition and conversion to finish.
- Choose a save location and save the PDF file.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The scanned content is organized into a PDF file.
- What you can do next: You can view, send, or archive the file locally.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the captured image is unclear, the exported result may be harder to read.
- Permissions or membership: This feature requires membership.
- Environment note: Photo scanning requires camera permission, and online recognition scenarios work better with a stable network connection.