WPS Proofreading on macOS: Introduction

WPS Proofreading on macOS helps check spelling, grammar, and data-format issues in smart spreadsheets; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the rows marked Free in the index
Membership-related items	0	All listed tasks are currently available directly

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Proofreading on macOS is a spreadsheet proofreading feature in WPS Office that helps you run spell check and review grammar suggestions before sharing or submitting a smart spreadsheet.

Core capabilities include:

Run General Proofreading or Batch Proofreading to scan the current spreadsheet for issues.
Review results in the side panel and choose Correct, Ignore, or One-click Correction, then export a report if needed.
Manage dictionaries for approved words, incorrect words, sensitive words, terminology, and names or titles.
Adjust checking items and checking preferences in Settings to control how proofreading works.

This feature is useful for team collaboration, data review, spreadsheet cleanup, and final checks before delivery, helping reduce avoidable errors and improve readability.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	A network connection is recommended for download, sign-in, and account-related actions; local spreadsheet editing depends on your working environment
Other	You need access to a smart spreadsheet file and the required viewing or editing permissions

Download & Installation

Install WPS Office on your Mac before using proofreading in smart spreadsheets.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer and follow the on-screen steps to complete setup
Post-installation check	Open WPS Office, open a smart spreadsheet, and confirm that Proofreading is available on the Review tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides General Proofreading, Batch Proofreading, result-panel actions, dictionary management, and proofreading settings for smart spreadsheets.	Microsoft Editor in Word checks spelling, grammar, and style issues, and lets users review suggestions one by one.	Google Docs provides spelling and grammar suggestions with inline underlines and quick accept or ignore actions.	Notion AI can generate, summarize, translate, and improve writing, including fixing spelling and grammar.	Acrobat supports editing PDF text and checking spellings while managing accepted words.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The workflow is centered on spreadsheet review, with one place for scan results, dictionary management, settings, and report export.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on document-writing workflows in Word rather than a spreadsheet proofreading flow with dictionary categories and batch review in one path.	Compared with WPS: the official guidance emphasizes inline suggestions in documents, with less focus on categorized dictionary management or standalone report export.	Compared with WPS: Notion is positioned more as an AI writing assistant than a spreadsheet proofreading workflow.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF text editing and spell check rather than smart spreadsheet review.
Official Source	—	Word grammar and spelling help	Google Docs spelling and grammar help	Notion AI writing guide	Acrobat spell check help

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to check and revise content inside smart spreadsheets, WPS offers a workflow that stays close to spreadsheet review. If your work is centered on long-form writing, browser-based documents, AI drafting, or PDF editing, the other products may fit those scenarios more directly.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How WPS Helps
1	Final spreadsheet review before submission	Office users, students	Small spelling or format issues are easy to miss before delivery	Run General Proofreading or Batch Proofreading to scan the sheet
2	Quality check before team sharing	Collaborative editors	Errors may affect how teammates read or reuse the spreadsheet	Use the result panel to correct, ignore, or apply One-click Correction
3	Industry terminology maintenance	Finance, legal, operations teams	Specialized terms may be flagged repeatedly	Maintain terminology, approved words, and names in Dictionary Management
4	Custom proofreading rules	Users who need tailored checks	Default checks may not match the current spreadsheet content	Adjust checking items and checking preferences in Settings

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Based on the current feature scope, proofreading in smart spreadsheets on macOS is available without a membership. The WPS Office pricing page also shows broader differences between free and paid plans, such as cloud storage, template access, and some extended capabilities.

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Smart spreadsheet proofreading	Available	Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the site
Template downloads	Limited	More template-related benefits are shown on the pricing page
Some extended capabilities	Based on the features shown for the free plan	More extended capabilities vary by plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet proofreading and basic office work	Free	The proofreading workflow described here is available directly
More cloud storage or broader plan benefits	WPS Premium	Better suited if you also need storage, templates, or other extended benefits

Subscription page: Open WPS membership options
To compare current plans, review the benefits shown on the pricing page.