WPS System Preview Pane Settings on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using System Preview Pane Settings, 3 common question types include supported formats, preview location, and preview behavior; the answers below help you check the setup quickly.

FAQ

Which file formats does System Preview Pane Settings support?

  1. Open the WPS client and go to System Preview Pane Settings.
  2. Check the Preview File Formats area.
  3. You can enable preview switches for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and images.

Where can I view file content after preview is enabled?

  1. In WPS, enable the preview switches for the file formats you need.
  2. Open Windows File Explorer.
  3. Turn on the Preview pane, then select a supported file to view its content on the right side.

Does the preview pane fully open the file?

  1. The system preview pane is used for quick content viewing.
  2. When you select a file, its content appears in the preview area instead of opening the full editing interface.
  3. If you want to edit the file, double-click it or open it in WPS.

Glossary

TermDefinition
System preview paneThe preview area in Windows File Explorer that lets you view file content without fully opening the file.
Preview file formatsThe file types that can display content in the system preview pane, such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, and images.
WorkspaceA settings group in WPS that contains environment-related options and feature entries.