WPS Document Information is an information-viewing feature for smart documents on Android; 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 | All current topics are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Document Information helps you view access data and basic file details for smart documents on Android, so you can quickly understand document activity and file attributes.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Document Information panel from the More menu in the upper-right corner.
- Check access data and basic information such as views, editors, file name, owner, creation time, and document size.
This feature is useful for collaboration follow-up, file review, and routine document management.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Android phone or tablet |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended when viewing access data for online documents |
| Other | You need access to open the smart document and view its document information |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Install and sign in to WPS, open a smart document, tap the More button in the upper-right corner, and confirm that the Document Information entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On Android smart documents, WPS lets you view access data and basic information, including view count, viewer count, editor count, word count, file name, owner, creation time, document type, document size, and storage location. | Microsoft 365 provides document properties and metadata for Office files, including standard properties such as title, author, subject, and keywords, plus automatically updated properties such as file size and created or modified dates. | Google Drive provides file metadata management through its files resource, including file name, type, thumbnails, created and modified time, owner, and capability-related metadata. | Notion page analytics shows total views, repeat-view metrics, and who created, edited, or viewed a page. | Adobe Acrobat provides document properties and metadata tools for PDF files. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Android entry is direct for smart document information. Distinct: One panel combines access data and basic file details for quick mobile review. | Compared with WPS: The official page focuses on general Office file properties and metadata, with less emphasis on mobile document access statistics. | Compared with WPS: The official explanation is centered more on Drive metadata fields and management logic. | Compared with WPS: The feature is oriented more toward page analytics and collaboration history than file-style document information. | Compared with WPS: The official capability is focused on PDF document properties. |
| Official Source | — | View or change the properties for an Office file | Manage file metadata | Page analytics | Document properties and metadata overview in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Document Information is well suited to checking smart document activity and file details directly on Android. If your priority is quick mobile review of collaboration status and document attributes in one place, WPS offers a more direct entry, while the alternatives focus more on general metadata, page analytics, or PDF properties.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collaboration follow-up | Team members | Need to know whether a document has been viewed or edited | Open Document Information to check access data |
| 2 | File detail review | Content organizers | Need to confirm file size, creation time, or owner | Check the Basic Information tab |
| 3 | Storage location check | Mobile workers | Need to know where the document is stored | View the storage location in Basic Information |
| 4 | Document type check | Everyday office users | Need to confirm the current document type quickly | View the document type in Basic Information |
| 5 | Sharing result review | Document owners | Want to understand reading and sharing activity | Review viewer and view counts in access data |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| View Document Information | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Partially available | ✅ More features available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| AI tools | Limited | Pro+ includes AI features with a daily usage limit |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to view document access data and basic information | Free | The current Document Information feature is available directly |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader office capabilities | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who want more storage and additional advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page