WPS Insert Local File on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Common questions about Insert Local File usually focus on supported file types, collaborator access, and how local file changes affect inserted content; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What types of local files can I insert?

  1. You can insert image files, video files, and common document files.
  2. Images usually display directly in the document.
  3. Other files can be embedded as attachments in the document.

Can collaborators view a local file after I insert it?

  1. After insertion, the file is uploaded online.
  2. Collaborators can view the content after the upload is complete.
  3. For video files, it is helpful to wait until the upload finishes before asking collaborators to view or play the file.

If I edit the original local file later, will the inserted content change?

  1. No. Changes to the original local file do not directly update the inserted content.
  2. The inserted file is stored as separate content after it is added.
  3. If you want the document to reflect an updated file, insert the updated local file again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Local fileAn image, video, or document file stored on the current Mac device.
Paragraph handleA paragraph-level entry point that lets you insert content above or below a paragraph.
Uploaded copyThe online copy created after a file is inserted into the document for viewing and collaboration.