WPS Document Information on Android helps you check the basic properties of the current file; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Document Information in WPS Office for Android lets you view the basic properties of the current file, including its file name, file size, type, and location.
This feature is useful when you want to confirm which file is open, check how much storage the file uses, identify the file format, or verify whether the document is stored locally or in a cloud path.
It is especially helpful before sharing a file, organizing multiple documents, or checking where a synced file is stored.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local file information; a network connection is recommended when checking cloud file locations |
| Other | You need to open a document first before viewing its document information |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Install and open WPS Office, open any document, and check the top-right menu for the Document Information entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android, WPS lets you open a document and directly view the file name, file size, type, and location in one place. | Microsoft Office supports viewing and editing document properties such as title, author, subject, keywords, and automatically updated properties like file size, so its property coverage is broader. | Google Docs highlights online creation, collaboration, version history, permissions, and smart content tools on its official product page, rather than a dedicated document properties view. | Notion focuses on database properties such as text, date, person, file, created time, and last edited time, which is more suited to structured information management. | Adobe Acrobat provides document properties and metadata tools for PDF files, with a stronger focus on PDF-specific metadata workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is direct inside an Android document view; Distinct: it focuses on the file basics most users check first, with a short path to access them. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers richer metadata fields, but its official guidance centers on broader Office file properties rather than a simple Android-first file basics view. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes collaboration and online editing, and its official product page does not highlight a single file information panel for file name, size, type, and location. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for customizable database fields and structured records, but it is not positioned as a lightweight file information panel for a single office document. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on PDF properties and metadata management; for quickly checking basic file information in a mobile office document workflow, WPS is more direct. |
| Official Source | — | Office file properties | Google Docs product page | Database properties | PDF properties overview |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to quickly check the current file name, size, type, and location on Android, WPS provides a direct path inside the document view. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each focus more on broader metadata, collaboration, structured properties, or PDF workflows, so their strengths serve somewhat different use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirming a file before sharing | Mobile office users | Not sure which file is about to be sent | Open Document Information to check the file name and type |
| 2 | Checking the storage location | Cloud file users | Not sure whether the file is local or in the cloud | Check the Location field in Document Information |
| 3 | Reviewing file size before transfer | Users who send files often | Not sure whether the file is too large | Check the File Size field in Document Information |
| 4 | Sorting multiple documents | Students and office users | Too many files can be confusing | Use the file name and location to confirm the current document |
| 5 | Troubleshooting sync issues | Users working with cloud files | The file sync is slow or the source is unclear | Confirm the location and basic file properties first |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| View Document Information | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Basic access | ✅ More complete feature access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits are described on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to check basic file properties | Free | Document Information itself is available without membership |
| You also need more PDF, cloud storage, or template benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who want broader office features in the same app |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page