WPS Ordered List on macOS: Introduction

WPS Ordered List is an automatic numbering feature for document editing on macOS; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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

Ordered List in WPS helps you present steps, tasks, and ranked content in a clear sequence. After you insert it, items are numbered automatically as 1, 2, 3, and later items update in order when you add or remove entries.

On macOS, you can create an ordered list in several practical ways:

Use the slash command for keyboard-first editing.
Use the ribbon button for visual editing.
Use the paragraph handle to convert existing paragraphs into a numbered list.
Use the Insert menu when you prefer a menu path.

This feature works well for step-by-step instructions, task lists, priority rankings, and nested content. Press Enter to create the next numbered item. Press Enter twice to leave the list. Press Tab and Shift + Tab to adjust list levels.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local editing; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access
Other	You need access to the document editing interface and basic keyboard or mouse input

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download the Mac installer and follow the on-screen setup steps
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter the document editor, and confirm that Ordered List entry points are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports creating an ordered list from the slash command, ribbon, paragraph handle, and Insert menu. After you type content, pressing Enter creates the next number automatically. Tab and Shift + Tab adjust nested levels.	Word for Mac supports numbered lists from the Home tab. Press Return to add the next item, and press Enter twice to end the list.	Google Docs supports numbered lists from the toolbar, supports Tab for nested lists, and lets you restart numbering.	Notion supports Numbered list blocks, and typing 1. followed by a space creates a numbered list quickly.	Acrobat supports numbered lists while editing text in PDF text boxes, which fits PDF editing workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides four entry points for the same task, which helps users choose the workflow that fits their editing habits. Distinct: It can convert existing paragraphs into an ordered list directly, which is useful when reorganizing existing documents.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses mainly on the Home-tab numbering entry, so the documented entry path is more concentrated.	Compared with WPS: it supports numbering and restarting numbering, but the official guidance is centered on toolbar and format-menu actions.	Compared with WPS: it is more block-based and is better suited to page-style note organization.	Compared with WPS: it is mainly designed for PDF text editing instead of regular document writing.
Official Source	—	Create a bulleted or numbered list in Word for Mac	Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist	Intro to writing and editing	Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Overall Conclusion
WPS Ordered List is well suited to regular document writing where users want quick insertion, continuous numbering, and easy restructuring of existing paragraphs. It is especially practical when you want multiple entry points inside one editor. For page-based notes or PDF-only editing, the native workflows in Notion or Acrobat may fit those specific scenarios better.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Need	How Ordered List Helps
1	Writing step-by-step instructions	Teachers, trainers, documentation writers	Steps need to stay in order	Use ordered lists to number each step automatically
2	Organizing task lists	Students, individual users, team members	Manual renumbering takes time	Add an ordered list and let numbering continue automatically
3	Restructuring existing paragraphs	Editors and document organizers	Existing text needs to become a list quickly	Use the paragraph handle to convert paragraphs into an ordered list
4	Building nested explanations	Writers who need hierarchy	Sub-items are hard to distinguish	Use Tab and Shift + Tab to create sublevels
5	Accessing the feature from different entry points	New users and users with different editing habits	The feature entry point is not always obvious	Use the slash command, ribbon, paragraph handle, or Insert menu

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Insert an ordered list	✅ Available	✅ Available
Automatic continuous numbering	✅ Available	✅ Available
Multiple list entry points	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other account-level premium services	Available according to the current account plan	Available according to the active premium plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily document editing, class notes, and task organization	Free	Ordered List itself is available directly and is enough for basic numbered content
Users who also need broader account benefits or other premium services	WPS Premium	Suitable when you already need additional premium benefits in the same account

WPS membership center: Subscribe now