WPS Bold is a text-formatting feature for applying bold style to selected text on iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 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 | 2 | 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
Bold is a built-in text-formatting feature in WPS Office for iOS. It lets you apply bold styling to selected text so headings, keywords, and important sentences stand out more clearly.
Core tasks include:
- Apply bold formatting to selected text for emphasis.
- Tap the bold control again to remove bold formatting.
- Access bold controls from the bottom toolbar and related formatting area while editing a document.
This feature is useful for document editing, note organization, and quick mobile formatting.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Use on iPhone or iPad |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Bold formatting is a local editing feature and does not require a network connection |
| Other | Open an editable document and enter editing mode first |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a document, and select text to confirm the bold entry is available in the tool area |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In iOS document editing, you can select text and apply bold from the tool area, then tap again to remove it. | Microsoft Word support says text can be made bold with the Bold button or keyboard shortcut, and the action can be repeated to remove bold. | Google Docs help says selected text can be bolded from the toolbar or the Format menu. | Notion help says selected text can be bolded with cmd/ctrl+B, and Markdown **text** is also supported. | Adobe Acrobat help says bold formatting can be applied to editable PDF text from the formatting panel. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The bold control fits directly into the mobile document-editing flow, so selected text can be formatted in the same tool area without switching to a separate editing context. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on desktop buttons, the Home tab, and keyboard shortcuts, with less emphasis on a touch-first iOS path. | Compared with WPS: the official page mainly explains toolbar and menu actions on computer, so the touch workflow is less direct for this iOS editing scenario. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports bold text, but its editing model is centered more on pages and blocks than on document-style formatting. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on editable PDF text, so the workflow depends on PDF editability and a different document type. |
| Official Source | — | Make the text bold | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Bold works well for quick text emphasis and basic formatting on iOS. Compared with the alternatives above, WPS is more closely aligned with mobile document editing, while page-based editing or PDF editing may be a better fit in other document scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How Bold Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlighting headings | Students, teachers, office users | Heading levels are not clear enough | Apply bold to headings to make structure easier to scan |
| 2 | Marking key points | Mobile workers | Important details are easy to miss | Bold keywords or conclusions for faster review |
| 3 | Organizing notes | Learners and note takers | Notes look flat or unstructured | Use bold to separate concepts, definitions, and conclusions |
| 4 | Reviewing documents | Editors and reviewers | Revision points do not stand out | Temporarily bold text that needs attention |
| 5 | Quick mobile formatting | Writers on phones | Small-screen editing needs faster formatting steps | Switch bold on or off from the tool area while editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bold text formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced capabilities | Availability varies by feature | More advanced capabilities are available depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday bold formatting and basic layout work | Free | Bold itself is available for regular document editing needs |
| Broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools beyond basic text formatting |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page