Export as PDF in WPS on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Export as PDF usually fall into 3 areas: network issues, font limits, and comment retention; use the answers below for quick troubleshooting.

FAQ

What should I do if Export as PDF shows a network error?

  1. Check whether your current Internet connection is working normally.
  2. Compare your installed WPS version with the version available on the official download page.
  3. If your version is much older, install a newer version of WPS Office and try again.

What should I do if Export as PDF says the font cannot be exported because of vendor restrictions?

  1. Check whether the document uses a restricted font.
  2. Replace that text with another available font.
  3. Run Export as PDF again.

How do I keep comments when converting a Writer document to PDF?

  1. Open the document and enter the Export as PDF dialog.
  2. Click Output Settings.
  3. Select the comment-related content that you want to keep, then start the export.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Output rangeThe setting that controls whether the PDF includes all pages or only a selected page range.
Scanned PDFA PDF output style that looks more like a scanned document and is often used in document protection scenarios.
Watermark settingsOptions that add text or marks to the generated PDF to show ownership or sharing limits.