How to Use WPS Document Properties on macOS

Use Document Properties with 2 how-to topics, including editing document properties and adding custom properties; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Edit Document Properties

Entry: Right-click the file name tab at the top → Properties → Summary

1. Right-click the file name in the top tab bar.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Open the Summary tab.
4. Edit the title, subject, author, manager, company, category, keywords, and comments as needed.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The properties window closes and returns you to the current document.
• Next action available: When you open the properties window again, the updated fields are still shown.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you close the window without clicking OK, the changes are not saved.
• Environment note: If the document is read-only, you may not be able to save property changes.

2. Add Custom Properties

Entry: Right-click the file name tab at the top → Properties → Custom

1. Right-click the file name in the top tab bar.
2. Select Properties from the menu.
3. Open the Custom tab.
4. Enter a property name in the Name box.
5. Enter a property value in the Value box.
6. Click Add.
7. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The custom property appears in the property list.
• Next action available: After saving the document and reopening the properties window, the custom property is still available.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Incomplete names or values can make the property hard to understand later.
• Environment note: Use a consistent naming rule if multiple people need to search or manage these fields.