WPS Task List on macOS: Introduction

WPS Task List is a checklist feature in smart documents on macOS; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	5	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	5	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All current task-list actions are directly available
Shortcut	Cmd+Shift+Y	Quickly inserts a task list

About This Feature

Overview

Task List is a list tool in WPS Office for Mac smart documents. It lets you insert checklist items with checkboxes and track completion status directly in a document. After you enter a task, pressing Enter creates the next item automatically. When you select the checkbox on the left, the completed task shows a strikethrough so progress is easy to review.

Core tasks include:

Insert a task list with a slash command for keyboard-first editing.
Insert a task list from the ribbon for visual editing.
Add a task list from the Insert menu during normal document editing.
Convert existing paragraphs into a task list with the paragraph handle.
Check or uncheck items to update task status for meeting notes, project lists, and personal plans.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No required connection for local task-list editing; internet is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	Open a smart document or another editable document and make sure the document is in editing mode

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download the Mac installer, complete setup as prompted, and then sign in or open the document editor directly
Check after installation	Open a document, type `/` in the editor, or check the ribbon to confirm that the Task List entry is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In smart documents, Task List can be inserted from a slash command, the ribbon, the Insert menu, or the paragraph handle, and items can be checked directly.	Word officially supports checklists, including clickable checklist methods, print-only lists, and indentation settings.	Google Docs officially supports checklists from the toolbar or Format menu, with checklist styles that can include or remove strikethrough.	Notion officially supports `/to-do` blocks and can expand tasks into databases for broader task management.	Acrobat official help focuses on PDF editing, list editing, and form fields. It can work with checkbox forms, but it is not centered on a native document-body checklist workflow.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides four insertion paths in the same document, which works well for both new lists and quick conversion of existing paragraphs; completed items also show immediate strikethrough feedback.	Compared with WPS: Word official guidance focuses more on Developer controls or existing checklist features, with less emphasis on converting existing paragraphs through a direct document handle.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports checklists, but official guidance mainly focuses on the toolbar and Format menu, with fewer direct conversion paths for existing paragraphs.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger when tasks need to grow into pages or databases; for lightweight document editing, WPS offers a more direct in-document insertion flow.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better aligned with PDF editing and form handling than with continuous checklist editing inside a document body.
Official Source	—	Make a checklist in Word	Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist	Organize, manage, and track all your work with a personal dashboard	Acrobat Desktop Help

Overall Conclusion
WPS Task List fits document-based to-do tracking well because insertion paths are clear and completion feedback is immediate. If you need a simple checklist to grow into a structured project database, Notion offers broader task modeling. If your main workflow is PDF forms, Adobe Acrobat is closer to that use case.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How Task List Helps
1	Meeting action items	Team members, project assistants	Follow-up items can be scattered after meetings	Insert a task list directly in meeting notes and check off items during follow-up
2	Project execution checklist	Project managers, executors	Multi-step work is hard to track visually	List each step as a task item and use checkboxes to track progress
3	Personal daily planning	Students, individual users	Daily tasks need quick organization	Create a checklist quickly with a slash command and keep adding items
4	Document cleanup	Editors, operations staff	Existing paragraphs need to become actionable items	Convert existing paragraphs into a task list with the paragraph handle
5	Lightweight collaboration draft	Small teams, cross-functional contributors	Everyone needs to see completion status in one document	Maintain tasks in one document and use strikethrough to separate completed items

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic task-list insertion and checking	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic WPS document editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional premium features	Refer to the pricing page for current availability	More value-added features are available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily to-do lists, meeting notes, and personal checklists	Free	Basic task-list use is enough for lightweight recording and status tracking
Users who also need broader value-added office features over time	WPS Premium	A better fit when you also want access to more document-related membership benefits

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