How to Use WPS Backup File on macOS

Use WPS Backup File through 7 how-to topics, including 6 free topics and 1 membership-related item; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Smart Backup

Feature entry: File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Smart Backup

1. Open any Writer document.
2. Click File and select Backup & Recovery.
3. Open Backup Center.
4. Click Local Backup Settings and select Smart Backup.
5. Set the backup interval as needed.

Success Criteria

• The Smart Backup setting is visible.
• The document can participate in automatic backup during later editing.

Tips While Using

• This is useful for long writing sessions.
• Backup files use local storage space.

2. Scheduled Backup

Feature entry: File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Scheduled Backup

1. Open any Writer document.
2. Go to File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center.
3. Click Local Backup Settings.
4. Select Scheduled Backup.
5. Set the backup interval.

Success Criteria

• The Scheduled Backup option is visible.
• A backup can be created after edits based on the interval you set.

Tips While Using

• This works well when you want a fixed backup rhythm.

3. Incremental Backup

Feature entry: File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Incremental Backup

1. Open any Writer document.
2. Open Backup Center.
3. Click Local Backup Settings.
4. Select Incremental Backup.
5. Restart WPS so the setting takes effect.

Success Criteria

• Incremental Backup is enabled.
• After restarting WPS, document changes can be backed up in real time.

Tips While Using

• This setting takes effect only after restarting WPS.

4. Manual Backup

Feature entry: File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center → Manual Backup

1. Open Backup Center.
2. Click Manual Backup.
3. Select the file you want to back up.
4. Click Open.
5. Wait for the file to upload to the Backup Center folder.

Success Criteria

• The selected file appears in the Backup Center location.

Tips While Using

• Sign in before uploading a cloud backup file.

5. Restore Backup Files

Feature entry: File → Backup & Recovery → Backup Center

1. Open Backup Center.
2. Find the file you want to restore in the backup list.
3. Double-click the file name to open it.
4. Review the content, then use File → Save As to save it.

Success Criteria

• The backup file opens successfully.
• The required content is saved as a new file.

Tips While Using

• Save the restored content as a separate file to keep it independent.

6. Open Local Backup Directory

Feature entry: File → Writer Preferences → Backup Settings → View Backup Files

1. Open any Writer document.
2. Click File and select Writer Preferences.
3. Click Backup Settings.
4. Select View Backup Files.

Success Criteria

• The local backup folder opens.

Tips While Using

• Check whether older backup files are still needed before deleting them.

7. Document Cloud Sync (Cloud Backup)

Feature entry: Settings button at the top right of the WPS home page → Cloud Features → Document Cloud Sync

1. Open the WPS home page.
2. Click the Settings button at the top right.
3. Open Cloud Features.
4. Turn on Document Cloud Sync.

Success Criteria

• Document Cloud Sync is turned on.
• After sign-in, cloud space can be used to save synced files.

Tips While Using

• An internet connection and a signed-in WPS account are required.
• If cloud space is not enough, review the available membership plans.