Record New Macro in WPS on macOS: Introduction

Record New Macro lets you capture document actions as JS macro code in WPS on macOS; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Record New Macro is an automation feature in WPS Office for Mac that captures your actions in a document as JS macro code, so you can repeat the same workflow more efficiently.

Core tasks include:

Start recording a new macro from the Tools and Developer Tools menu path.
Set a macro name and choose whether to save it to the Current Document or All Documents.
Stop recording and edit the macro later from the Run Macro panel when needed.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local macro recording or playback
Other	The Mac version supports JS macros only, and you need an editable document

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open a document, and confirm that Developer Tools and Record New Macro are available under Tools

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On macOS, WPS can record document actions as JS macro code and lets you save the macro to the Current Document or All Documents.	Word can create or record macros and store them in all documents through the Normal template.	Google Sheets can record macros and convert actions into Apps Script, mainly for spreadsheet workflows.	Notion provides database automations with triggers and actions rather than direct recording of document editing steps.	Acrobat provides automation tools such as Action Wizard for PDF workflows rather than document-editing macro recording.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS records document editing actions directly in the Mac workflow. Distinct: you can choose Current Document or All Documents when saving the macro.	Compared with WPS: Word macro workflows are more closely tied to VBA and template-based management.	Compared with WPS: Google's recorded macros are focused on spreadsheets, not document editing workflows.	Compared with WPS: Notion automations are better suited to database processes and do not provide the same recording flow for document actions.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat automation is more suitable for PDF processing workflows than document-editing macro recording.
Official Source	—	Create or run a macro in Word	Use macros and add-ons in Google Sheets	Database automations	Automation and document workflows in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you want to record repeated document actions directly on macOS, WPS provides a workflow that fits everyday editing more closely. If your main work is spreadsheet scripting, database automation, or PDF batch processing, the other products may fit those scenarios better.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	How WPS Helps
1	Repeated formatting steps	Document editors	The same formatting actions need to be repeated many times	Record the steps once and run the macro again later
2	Fixed document workflows	Administrative staff and assistants	Every file requires the same sequence of actions	Save a reusable macro for repeated document handling
3	Personal efficiency improvement	Users who want light automation	Repetitive clicking takes time even without complex scripting	Use recording to generate a JS macro from actual actions

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Record New Macro	Available	Available
Cloud storage	1 GB cloud storage	20 GB cloud storage
Templates and added benefits	Some benefits are limited	More benefits and resources are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to record and use basic macros	Free	This feature is available without a membership requirement
You also need more cloud storage and added benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want more storage and broader account benefits

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