WPS @ Mention on iOS lets you tag collaborators directly in a smart document and send a reminder; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
@ Mention is a collaboration feature in WPS Office for iOS smart documents. It lets you type @ in a document, choose a collaborator, and send a reminder so the right person can review the content sooner.
The main capability in this feature includes:
- Type
@in the document input area to open the contact list. - Search for or select a collaborator to complete the mention.
- Let the mentioned collaborator receive a notification for follow-up.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when loading contacts and sending notifications |
| Other | You need document collaboration permission, and the mentioned person should have access to the document |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter a smart document, and confirm that you can use @ in the document input area |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In an iOS smart document, you can type @, choose a contact, and notify that collaborator. | Word on iOS supports @mention in comments so you can tag a person and continue collaboration in the comment thread. | Google Docs on iPhone and iPad supports entering @ plus a name or email in comments and sends an email notification. | Notion supports @ mentions in pages, comments, and discussions, with notifications shown in Inbox. | Acrobat for iOS supports @mention tags in review comments and sends notifications to reviewers. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS lets you complete the mention during document input, which keeps the reminder flow close to the writing process on mobile. | Compared with WPS: the mention flow is centered on comments rather than direct document input. | Compared with WPS: the mention flow is mainly tied to comments and action items. | Compared with WPS: mentions work across workspace pages and comments, with a broader workspace focus. | Compared with WPS: the feature is focused on PDF review comments rather than general document drafting. |
| Official Source | — | Use @mention in comments | Use comments on iPhone & iPad | Comments, mentions and reactions | Share and review for iOS |
Overall Conclusion: WPS is well suited to quick collaboration reminders in mobile document work. Compared with products that place mentions mainly inside comment threads, WPS keeps the action closer to the document input flow. If your work is centered on PDF review or workspace discussions, Adobe and Notion provide more specialized contexts.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Document collaboration reminders | Team members | Important edits may be missed | Type @ in the document to notify the right collaborator |
| 2 | Review follow-up | Editors and reviewers | A specific person needs to check content quickly | Select a contact and send a mention reminder |
| 3 | Mobile work communication | People working on the go | Communication on a phone can take extra steps | Complete the mention and notification inside the iOS document |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use @ Mention in iOS smart documents | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced office features | Some features may be limited | More premium features may be available, depending on the plan page |
| Membership-only benefits | — | Includes plan-based extended benefits and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday document collaboration and basic reminders | Free | The current @ Mention feature is available for lightweight collaboration |
| Long-term use with more advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more premium features and extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page