Double Click to Close Tab in WPS on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using Double Click to Close Tab, common questions usually involve where to enable it, how the closing action works, and what happens to unsaved changes; this FAQ covers 3 common questions and answers.

FAQ

Where should I double-click to close a document after I enable the setting?

  1. Confirm that the Double Click to Close Tab option is already turned on.
  2. Open a document window that shows tabs.
  3. In the tab bar at the top of the window, double-click the document tab you want to close.
  4. If you double-click the editing area or a blank area instead of the tab, the document will not close.

How do I close tabs after I turn this feature off?

  1. Open Settings and turn off Double Click to Close Tab.
  2. Return to the document window and use the tab close button or another regular close method for the current document.
  3. If you want to use double-click tab closing again later, turn the setting back on.

Will double-clicking a tab affect unsaved content?

  1. If the document has unsaved changes, WPS follows the regular save-confirmation flow before the document closes.
  2. Choose Save, Don’t Save, or Cancel based on your needs.
  3. Finish the save confirmation before closing more tabs.

Glossary

TermDefinition
TabThe switchable item at the top of a document window that shows an open document.
Global settingsThe WPS entry used to manage general preferences and app behavior.
Unsaved changesA state in which document content has been modified but not saved yet.