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Double Click to Close Tab in WPS on macOS lets you close the current document by double-clicking its tab after the setting is enabled; this guide covers 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Double Click to Close Tab is a tab-management setting in WPS Office for Mac. When this option is turned on, you can close the current document by double-clicking its tab in the tab bar.
This feature helps you:
- Turn the Double Click to Close Tab option on or off based on your preferred tab-closing method.
- Close a document tab directly from the tab bar after the setting is enabled.
- Keep the usual save prompt behavior for unsaved changes before a document closes.
It is useful when you work with multiple documents at the same time and want a shorter path for closing finished tabs.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required to change this local setting |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and you need a document window with a visible tab bar |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer, complete the setup, and open WPS Office |
| Post-install check | Open a document, go to Settings, and confirm that the Double Click to Close Tab option is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a dedicated setting for Double Click to Close Tab, so you can close the current document by double-clicking its tab after enabling the option. | Microsoft Word support documentation explains closing a document through File > Close. Official Microsoft materials do not describe a matching setting for double-clicking a document tab to close it on Mac. | Google Docs supports document tabs inside a single document for structure and navigation. These tabs are content sections, not desktop document tabs for closing open files with a double-click action. | Notion desktop supports tabs, tab switching, and opening new tabs. Its official help page describes tab navigation and preview, but it does not describe a matching double-click-to-close tab setting. | Adobe Acrobat desktop help covers the desktop workspace and settings. The official help content reviewed here does not describe a matching setting for closing a document tab by double-clicking it. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct setting for double-click tab closing, which is useful for frequent multi-document tab management. | Compared with WPS: the documented close method is menu-based, and no equivalent double-click tab closing setting is described in the official page reviewed here. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs tabs organize sections inside one document rather than providing a desktop file-tab closing action. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes opening, switching, and previewing tabs, but does not document the same tab-closing setting. | Compared with WPS: Adobe documentation focuses more on workspace and preferences, and no directly equivalent double-click tab closing setting is described in the official help content reviewed here. |
| Official Source | — | Close a document | Use document tabs in Google Docs | Notion for desktop | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If you often manage multiple WPS documents on macOS, this setting shortens tab closing to a double-click action. Compared with the official materials reviewed for the other products, WPS offers a more direct setting for this specific tab-closing workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick cleanup after working in multiple files | Everyday office users | Closing many finished documents takes extra clicks | Double-click the tab to close the current document after enabling the setting |
| 2 | Review and wrap-up work | Editors and proofreaders | Reviewed files need to be closed one by one | Close finished document tabs directly from the tab bar |
| 3 | Better efficiency on smaller screens | MacBook users | Limited screen space makes small controls less convenient | Use a double-click action on the tab instead of moving to another close control |
| 4 | Keeping the tab bar tidy | Multitasking users | Too many open tabs make switching harder | Close unneeded tabs as soon as a task is finished |
| 5 | Matching personal mouse habits | Users who prefer mouse actions | Some users prefer double-click actions over other close methods | Turn on the setting and use the tab-closing gesture you prefer |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Double Click to Close Tab setting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use case | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic document actions such as Double Click to Close Tab | Free | This feature itself is available without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader office features | WPS Premium | A membership is more suitable for users with ongoing needs for storage, templates, and additional tools |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page