How to Use WPS Insert Local File on macOS

Use Insert Local File with 5 how-to topics covering the top menu, Insert Content, the paragraph handle, drag-and-drop, and paste; 5 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a local file from the top menu

Entry: Top menu bar → Insert → Local File

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the file.
2. Click Insert on the top menu bar.
3. Select Local File.
4. In the file picker, choose the file from your Mac.
5. Click Open to finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected file appears at the current cursor position.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the document or work with the inserted content.

Tips While Using

• Images usually display directly in the document after insertion.
• Larger files may need more time to upload.

2. Insert a local file from the Insert Content menu

Entry: Insert Content menu → Local File

1. Place the cursor in the blank paragraph where you want to insert the file.
2. Click the Insert Content button on the left.
3. Select Local File.
4. Choose the target file in the file picker.
5. Click Open to complete the insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file is inserted into the current blank paragraph area.
• What you can do next: You can continue adding text or other content before or after the inserted file.

Tips While Using

• This method is useful for quickly adding supporting files to a blank paragraph.
• If you do not see the entry, confirm that the cursor is in an editable area.

3. Insert a local file with the paragraph handle

Entry: Paragraph handle → Insert Above / Insert Below → Local File

1. Move the cursor near the target paragraph.
2. Click the paragraph handle on the left.
3. Select Insert Above or Insert Below.
4. Select Local File.
5. Choose the target file in the file picker.
6. Click Open to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file appears above or below the selected paragraph.
• What you can do next: The original paragraph stays in place, and you can continue adjusting the document structure.

Tips While Using

• This method is useful when you need to add materials between existing paragraphs.
• Confirm whether you want the file above or below before inserting it.

4. Insert a local file by drag and drop

Entry: Local folder → Drag into the document editing area

1. Open the Smart Docs editing page.
2. Select the target file in Finder or another local file location.
3. Drag the file directly into the document editing area.
4. Release the mouse and wait for the file to be inserted automatically.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file is placed in the document editing area.
• What you can do next: You can continue dragging more files in or edit nearby content.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the document is in an editable state before dragging the file in.
• Large files may need extra time to finish uploading.

5. Insert a local file by pasting

Entry: Copy a local file → Paste in the document

1. Copy the target file in your local file system.
2. Return to the Smart Docs editing page.
3. Paste at the target position with Cmd + V.
4. Wait for the file to be inserted in its corresponding form.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The copied file appears at the current paste position.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the document or paste more files.

Tips While Using

• Pasting is useful for quickly adding one file or a small number of files.
• If the file does not appear immediately, wait for upload and processing to finish.