WPS Starred WPS Cloud Documents helps you add or remove stars for important cloud files and folders and open them from one list; this feature 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | Available in supported WPS Office for Windows environments |
About This Feature
Overview
Starred WPS Cloud Documents is a WPS Office Windows cloud document management feature for marking important or frequently used cloud files and folders so you can return to them faster.
Core capabilities include:
- Add or remove a star: Right-click a file or folder in Personal Space and change its star status.
- View starred items: Open the Starred entry in the left navigation pane to see all marked items in one place.
- Account-based sync: Star status follows your WPS account so you can continue on signed-in devices.
This feature is useful for document organization, quick access to active project materials, and cross-device work with WPS Cloud Documents.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows device |
| App version | Use a current version of WPS Office |
| Network | Internet access is required for WPS Cloud Documents and sync |
| Other | Sign in to a WPS account and access Personal Space |
Download & Installation
Before you use Starred WPS Cloud Documents, install WPS Office on your Windows device, sign in, and open the cloud document workspace.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Office, go to Personal Space, and confirm that the Starred entry appears in the left pane |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you star files or folders in Personal Space and view them together from the Starred list in WPS Cloud Documents. | Microsoft 365 provides a Favorites list in the file open experience so users can keep selected files in a persistent list. | Google Drive lets users add files or folders to Starred and find all starred items in one place. | Notion lets users add pages to Favorites and access them from the sidebar. | Acrobat Pro 2024 lets users star important files and find them in the Starred tab in Home. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Star, unstar, and review cloud files from the same WPS workspace, which supports quick document organization inside WPS Office. | Compared with WPS: Favorites are centered on the file open experience rather than a dedicated cloud document workspace list. | Compared with WPS: Google Drive also supports starring files and folders; WPS keeps the workflow inside the WPS Office cloud workspace for ongoing office tasks. | Compared with WPS: Favorites focus on pages and workspace navigation rather than a traditional cloud file list. | Compared with WPS: Adobe describes starring in the Acrobat Home view for files, with the workflow focused on PDF-related file access. |
| Official Source | — | Customize recently used files in Office apps | Organize your files in Google Drive | Intro to workspaces | New features summary | Acrobat Pro 2024 |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly work in WPS Cloud Documents, this feature gives you a direct way to organize and reopen important files. Compared with the alternatives above, WPS keeps starring actions and cloud document access in the same workspace, which is useful for frequent document follow-up.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keep common files easy to reach | Everyday office users | Frequently used files are scattered across folders | Add stars to common files and open them from the Starred list |
| 2 | Keep project materials visible | Project members | Important project files are hard to locate quickly | Star key files or folders to keep them in one access point |
| 3 | Continue work across devices | Users who switch devices | Files need to be found again after changing devices | Sign in to the same account and open starred items from the synced list |
| 4 | Clean up temporary favorites | Light cloud document users | Temporary saved items become cluttered | Remove stars when an item is no longer needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Starred WPS Cloud Documents | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced template benefits |
| PDF and advanced tools | Basic access | More advanced features |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to star common cloud files and open them quickly | Free | The starring feature itself is available without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage and more advanced office features | WPS Member | Suitable for users who combine cloud documents with broader office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page