How to Open Cloud Documents in Reading Mode by Default in WPS on Windows

This guide includes 3 how-to topics, with 0 free topics and 3 membership-related topics; use the index below to complete setup and verification in order.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the default reading mode setting

Entry path: Admin Console → Security Control → Document Security → Preferences → Open Cloud Document in Reading Mode by Default

1. Open the WPS365 client.
2. Click Admin Console at the lower-left corner of the home page.
3. Click Security Control in the left panel.
4. Click Document Security in the expanded list.
5. Find Open Cloud Document in Reading Mode by Default under Preferences.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You are on the document security settings page and can see the target switch.
• Next action available: You can continue to turn on the switch and save the setting.

Tips While Using

• Permissions or membership: This feature requires an enterprise plan and admin-console access.
• Environment limits: A working internet connection is needed to enter the admin console.

2. Turn on default reading mode and save

Entry path: Admin Console → Security Control → Document Security → Preferences

1. Turn on the switch for Open Cloud Document in Reading Mode by Default.
2. Click Save.
3. Wait for the setting to take effect.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The switch remains on and the save action is completed.
• Next action available: You can open an enterprise cloud document to verify the result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you turn on the switch but do not click Save, the setting will not take effect.
• Permissions or membership: Only authorized enterprise admins can change this setting.

3. Verify that cloud documents open in reading mode by default

Entry path: Enterprise Cloud Document List → Open any enterprise cloud document

1. Open an enterprise cloud document.
2. Check the initial document state.
3. Confirm that the document opens in reading mode first.
4. If you need to make changes, click Edit at the top of the document to switch to editing mode.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The enterprise cloud document opens in reading mode first.
• Next action available: You can switch to editing mode through the Edit button at the top.
• No side effect: The setting does not block users from editing when editing is needed.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Testing with a local file instead of an enterprise cloud document.
• Environment limits: This setting applies only to enterprise cloud documents and does not change how local files open.