WPS Sidebar on Windows FAQ

Common questions about WPS Sidebar mainly focus on display conditions, information scope, and file switching; this section includes 4 FAQs and a glossary.

FAQ

Why is Sidebar not showing?

1. Confirm that you have opened the WPS Office home page.
2. Confirm that you are in the file list area instead of another page.
3. Select a file in the file list and wait for the information panel to appear on the right.

What information does the file information Sidebar show?

1. Select a file and review the right Sidebar.
2. You can see tags, sharing settings, version history, and more information.
3. More information usually includes the owner, last modified time, creation time, size, and file type.

Why does the Sidebar content change after I switch files?

1. Sidebar updates automatically based on the currently selected file.
2. When you select another file, the right panel shows information for that new file.
3. To verify details, confirm which file is currently highlighted first.

How to view file details in WPS Sidebar for different file types?

1. Different file types may show slightly different information in Sidebar.
2. Basic information is usually available, but the exact content can vary by file type and file status.
3. If one item is not shown, switch to another file or check the current state of that file.

Glossary