WPS Right Panel on Windows: Introduction

WPS Right Panel is a quick-access panel at the top right of the WPS Office home screen on Windows; it includes 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
Membership limit	None	The Right Panel toggle is available directly
Version limit	None specified	No specific version threshold is listed in the current materials

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Right Panel is a quick-access panel on the top right of the WPS Office home screen in Windows. It helps you reach common entries such as import, transfer records, and create actions, and it can be turned on or off at any time.

Core capabilities:

Show or hide the Right Panel: switch the panel display state from the top-right area of the home screen.
Reach common entries quickly: use the panel to access import, transfer records, create, and other common home-screen actions.
Apply changes instantly: the panel state changes without restarting the app.

This feature is useful when you want a cleaner home screen, fewer visual distractions, or faster access to common entries in WPS Office.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	Windows desktop environment
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required to show or hide the Right Panel
Other	You need to open the WPS Office home screen normally

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then open the app and go to the home screen
Check after installation	Open the WPS Office home screen and confirm that the Right Panel button appears at the top right

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	A Right Panel toggle is available at the top right of the WPS home screen, making it easy to show or hide a quick-access panel for entries such as import, transfer records, and create.	Microsoft Word provides interface areas such as the Navigation Pane and Quick Access Toolbar, which can be shown, hidden, or customized for commands, but they are not home-screen quick panels.	Google Docs provides a left panel for tabs and outlines to organize and navigate document structure, with a focus on in-document navigation.	Notion provides a collapsible and resizable sidebar for page navigation, search, and workspace management.	Adobe Acrobat provides customizable side panels that can be shown, hidden, and remembered, mainly for PDF tool access and workspace control.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS lets you switch the Right Panel directly from the home screen with a fixed top-right entry, which is convenient for adjusting the home layout quickly.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses more on command placement and document navigation inside the editing interface, rather than a home-screen quick-access panel.	Compared with WPS: Google's side area mainly supports document tabs and outlines, not a desktop app home-screen shortcut panel.	Compared with WPS: Notion offers broader workspace navigation, while WPS keeps the panel focused on quick access from the Office home screen.	Compared with WPS: Adobe side panels are centered on PDF tools and reading workspace controls, while WPS focuses on quick home-screen entry access.
Official Source	—	Customize the Quick Access Toolbar	Use document tabs in Google Docs	Navigate with the sidebar	Customize side panels in Acrobat on desktop

Overall Conclusion: WPS Right Panel is a practical choice for users who want to manage quick entries directly from the WPS Office home screen. Compared with sidebars or panes in other products, it is more focused on home-screen access instead of document structure navigation or specialized tool management.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Simplify the home screen layout	Users who want fewer on-screen distractions	The home screen can feel busy and reduce focus	Hide the Right Panel for a cleaner home view
2	Reach common actions faster	Users who often create or import files	Common entries may feel scattered	Show the Right Panel to gather import, transfer records, create, and similar entries in one area
3	Switch between focused and quick-access views	Users who alternate between a clean layout and shortcut access	It takes time to adjust the home layout repeatedly	Use the top-right button to show or hide the Right Panel instantly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Show or hide the Right Panel	✅	✅
Access common home-screen entries	✅	✅
Additional advanced benefits	Available according to the current account plan	Includes more advanced capabilities in the selected membership plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need the basic Right Panel toggle	Free	This feature can be used without membership
You also need more advanced office capabilities	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need expanded PDF, templates, cloud storage, or other advanced features

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