Follow Document Updates in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When you use Follow Document Updates in WPS on Windows, common questions usually focus on notification content, where alerts appear, and how to turn alerts on or off; this FAQ includes 3 common answers.

FAQ

What kinds of notifications will I receive after I follow document updates?

  1. After you turn on Follow Document Updates, you can receive alerts when the document changes.
  2. Common cases include document content changes or new update activity.
  3. If you no longer want alerts, click Follow Document Updates for the same document again to turn them off.

How do document update notifications get delivered in WPS on Windows?

  1. Document update alerts are sent through WPS message notifications.
  2. You can watch for related alerts in the client.
  3. If you do not see alerts, first check your network connection, sign-in status, and whether the document was followed successfully.

Why am I not receiving document update alerts?

  1. First confirm that you already used Follow Document Updates for the target document.
  2. Check whether your device is online and whether your WPS account is signed in normally.
  3. If alerts were turned off by clicking the same command again, turn them on again for that document.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Follow Document UpdatesTurns on update alerts for a specific document so you can receive notifications when it changes.
Home document listThe document list area shown on the WPS home page, where you can find a target document and use the right-click menu.
Notification alertA message sent by the client when a document's status or content changes.