How to Follow Document Updates in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use Follow Document Updates in WPS on Windows with 2 how-to topics; both can be completed from the home document list, and the index below matches 2 core tasks, 2 available without membership, and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Follow Document Updates

Entry point: Home document list → Right-click a document → Follow Document Updates

  1. Open WPS Office.
  2. Find the document you want to follow in the home document list.
  3. Right-click the document to open the context menu.
  4. Click Follow Document Updates.
  5. When the document changes later, you can receive a notification alert.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The related command in the right-click menu has been applied.
  • Next actions: You can wait for update alerts for that document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Select the document in the home document list before opening the right-click menu.
  • Environment limits: An internet connection and a normal signed-in account state are required for alerts to sync properly.

2. Turn Off Document Update Alerts

Entry point: Home document list → Right-click a followed document → Follow Document Updates

  1. Open WPS Office and go to the home document list.
  2. Find the document that already has update alerts turned on.
  3. Right-click the document to open the context menu.
  4. Click Follow Document Updates again.
  5. Turn off notifications for that document.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: Update alerts for the document are turned off.
  • Next actions: You will no longer receive update notifications for that document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: To stop alerts, use the same command again on the same document.
  • Environment limits: If the document list does not load normally, first check your network connection and account status.