How to Use WPS User Information on Windows

This guide includes 2 how-to topics, both available without membership; use the index below to change the user information used in tracked changes or to view current user information.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Change User Information for Tracked Changes

Entry: Review → drop-down menu next to Track Changes → Change Username

1. Open the document you want to review or revise.
2. Click the Review tab.
3. Click the drop-down menu next to Track Changes.
4. Select Change Username.
5. Edit the Name and Initials in the dialog box.
6. Select Use this user information in revisions.
7. Click OK to save the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The dialog box closes and the new name and initials are saved.
• What you can do next: When you add new tracked changes or comments, later records can use the updated user information.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you change the name but do not select Use this user information in revisions, the displayed review name may not update as expected.
• Limitation: Existing tracked changes usually do not change together with the new setting.

2. View User Information

Entry: File → User Information

1. Open WPS Writer or the current document.
2. Click the File menu in the upper-left corner.
3. Open the option related to User Information.
4. View the current name, initials, and related details in the right panel.
5. If needed, edit the fields directly.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The right panel shows the current user information.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the name and initials or return to the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Looking for the setting in the wrong menu level can prevent you from opening the user information panel.
• Limitation: Depending on the interface layout, the entry name may appear in a related settings area under the File menu.