WPS Unordered List on macOS: Introduction

WPS Unordered List is a list-formatting feature in smart documents on macOS; this guide covers 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Unordered List is a text organization feature in WPS Office smart documents on macOS. It helps you arrange parallel points as bulleted items so notes, tasks, and explanations are easier to read.

Core tasks include:

Insert an unordered list with a slash command for fast keyboard-driven editing.
Insert an unordered list from the ribbon for visual editing.
Turn an existing paragraph into an unordered list from the paragraph handle.
Add an unordered list from the Insert menu path.
Create an unordered list with Markdown syntax for quick text entry.

This feature fits meeting notes, task lists, outlines, study notes, and grouped reference points. After you type one item, press Enter to continue with the next bullet.

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 network connection is required for local editing; downloading, installation, and account-related services require internet access
Other	You need access to the smart 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 complete setup by following the on-screen prompts
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter a smart document, and confirm that unordered list entry points are available in the editor

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports creating unordered lists through slash commands, the ribbon, the paragraph handle, the Insert menu, and Markdown syntax, and lets you press Enter to continue adding items.	Word for Mac lets users create bulleted lists from the Home tab and can automatically start a list when an asterisk and a space are typed.	Google Docs supports bulleted lists with the Mac shortcut ⌘+Shift+8.	Notion supports bulleted lists with the `/bullet` command or by typing `-` followed by a space.	Acrobat supports creating and editing bulleted or numbered lists while editing PDF text.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides five common entry points in one feature flow, combining menu-based editing with slash commands and Markdown input.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on toolbar-based and auto-list creation, with fewer entry types described.	Compared with WPS: the official page mainly highlights the keyboard shortcut path, with less emphasis on multiple creation entry points.	Compared with WPS: the workflow is more block-oriented and command-driven.	Compared with WPS: the list workflow is centered on PDF editing rather than everyday document drafting.
Official Source	—	Create a bulleted or numbered list in Word for Mac	Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs	Intro to writing and editing	Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Overall Conclusion
WPS offers several practical ways to start an unordered list on macOS, including both visual controls and keyboard-first methods. For users who switch between menu actions and fast text input, this makes list creation more flexible in everyday document editing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How WPS helps
1	Meeting note organization	Office users	Discussion points are hard to separate quickly	Use unordered lists to record each point clearly
2	Task list drafting	Project members	Parallel tasks are difficult to scan in plain paragraphs	Build a bullet list for to-do items
3	Study note writing	Students and trainers	Key ideas need clearer structure	Use bullets to group important points
4	Content outline drafting	Content editors	Early drafts may feel unstructured	Start with bullets to shape the outline
5	Reference note collection	Team collaborators	Multiple notes are hard to read in one paragraph	Convert notes into an unordered list

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature Area	Free Users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF editing features	Limited by feature	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more shared storage depending on plan
AI tools	Limited access for some features	Broader access and more usage allowance

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday document editing and basic bullet formatting	Free	Unordered lists themselves are available for regular writing and organization
Frequent PDF work, higher cloud storage needs, or broader AI usage	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need more advanced tools and extended services

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Source: WPS Office pricing page