WPS Share WPS Cloud Document is a file-sharing management feature in WPS Office for macOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | The current topics can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Share WPS Cloud Document helps you manage shared content from one place in WPS Office on macOS. In the Share area on the WPS home page, you can review shared folders, files you received, and files you sent.
Core tasks include:
- View shared files: Review Shared Folders, Received by Me, and Sent by Me, then continue with sharing-related actions for a selected file.
- Adjust share list settings: Filter by file type, sort by size or recent changes, and open file information.
This feature is useful when you need a central place for collaboration files, quick access to shared folders, and a clearer way to organize shared items in WPS Office.
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 | An internet connection is recommended when viewing or managing cloud-based shared content |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for share-related features |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer, follow the on-screen prompts, and open WPS Office after installation |
| Post-install check | Open the WPS home page and confirm that the Share entry appears in the left navigation pane |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you review Shared Folders, Received by Me, and Sent by Me from one Share page on the WPS home screen, with direct access to sharing actions for selected files. | Word lets users share a document from within the app and co-edit after sharing; if the file is not already in OneDrive, Word prompts users to upload it before sharing. | Google Docs supports creating, editing, and sharing documents, with real-time collaboration and access control across devices. | Notion lets users share pages with individuals, teams, or the web, and set view, comment, or edit access. | Acrobat lets teams share a PDF with a single link, collect comments, track feedback, and control who can view or comment. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the Share entry is grouped on the WPS home page and focuses on centralized file-list management for shared folders, received files, and sent files. Distinct: it also provides direct list-level actions such as opening file information or continuing share management from the same area. | Compared with WPS: Word focuses more on document-level sharing and co-authoring, and its sharing flow commonly depends on OneDrive storage. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on browser-based document collaboration and live editing, while WPS here emphasizes centralized management of shared file lists. | Compared with WPS: Notion centers on page and workspace sharing for knowledge collaboration, while WPS here is closer to shared file and folder list management. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF review and commenting workflows, while WPS here covers unified viewing of shared files and shared folders. |
| Official Source | — | Collaborate in Word | Google Docs product page | Share your work | Share PDF files for review |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to review shared folders, received files, and sent files from one entry point, WPS provides a direct management view on macOS. If your work is centered on live online document editing, workspace-style page sharing, or PDF review workflows, Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each emphasize different collaboration models.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review team-shared materials | Team members | Shared files from others are hard to locate | Open Received by Me in the Share page |
| 2 | Manage files you shared | File owners | Sent shared files are scattered across different places | Review them together in Sent by Me |
| 3 | Enter a shared folder quickly | Project participants | Shared folder entries are not centralized | Open the target folder from Shared Folders |
| 4 | Filter a long share list | Daily office users | Too many shared items reduce search efficiency | Use file type filters and sorting options |
| 5 | Check file details and continue sharing actions | Collaborators or owners | You need file details or further permission actions | Use File Information or Share for the selected file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| View Shared Folders, Received by Me, and Sent by Me | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create a shared folder | ✅ | ✅ |
| Filter, sort, and view file information in the share list | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage and additional account benefits | Basic benefits | See the pricing page for current plan details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily review and management of shared files | Free | The current feature scope does not show a membership requirement for the listed share-management tasks |
| Need more cloud storage or broader account benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also want expanded account benefits beyond the basic share-management workflow |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page