WPS Content Check is an English spelling review tool in the WPS Mail editor on Windows; it includes 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 | All indexed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Content Check is a proofreading feature in the WPS Mail compose window on Windows. It is used to check English spelling in the email body and provide correction suggestions.
Its main capabilities include:
- Start a spelling check while composing an email.
- Scan English text in the message body for spelling issues.
- View correction suggestions for marked words.
This feature is useful before sending formal emails, reviewing English business messages, and checking edited drafts. It helps reduce obvious spelling mistakes and improves readability.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office and access WPS Mail features |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is needed for account sign-in, mail access, and sending messages |
| Other | You need access to the compose window and the Spelling Check entry in the message editor toolbar |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then sign in and open WPS Mail to access the related entry |
| Post-install check | Open the compose window and confirm that the Spelling Check option is visible in the editor toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the mail compose window, you can manually start spelling review, scan English text in the message body, and view correction suggestions for marked words. | Outlook uses Microsoft Editor while drafting email and provides spelling, grammar, and style suggestions, with proofing language settings. | Gmail checks spelling and grammar automatically as you type and lets users manage spelling, grammar, and autocorrect settings. | Notion AI can fix spelling and grammar, but it is mainly designed for document and page writing rather than a dedicated mail editor. | Acrobat provides spell-check features for PDF text, comments, or fields, which is a different editing context from email composition. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry is directly available in the mail compose toolbar, which fits a quick pre-send spelling review workflow. Distinct: All 3 indexed tasks are available without membership. | Compared with WPS: Outlook covers broader proofreading categories such as grammar and style, while WPS stays focused on direct spelling review in the mail editor. | Compared with WPS: Gmail emphasizes automatic checking as you type, while WPS fits users who prefer to trigger a review and inspect suggestions step by step. | Compared with WPS: Notion ties this capability to AI writing workflows, so it is less aligned with email composition. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF editing workflows rather than email body proofreading. |
| Official Source | — | Outlook spell check | Gmail spelling and grammar | Notion AI writing guide | Acrobat spell check |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to review English spelling quickly before sending email on Windows, WPS provides a direct entry path inside the compose workflow. If you also need broader grammar, style, or document-focused writing assistance, other products may fit those adjacent scenarios better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review a work email before sending | Office users | Worrying about obvious spelling mistakes in outgoing email | Start spelling review before sending and check suggestions |
| 2 | Handle cross-border communication | Sales, support, and operations teams | Long English email text takes time to review manually | Scan the body first and then handle marked words one by one |
| 3 | Recheck an edited draft | Users who revise email content often | New spelling issues may appear after rewriting | Run Content Check again on the updated draft |
| 4 | Practice English email writing | Students and early-career users | Uncertainty about word spelling | Use marked words and suggestions to revise text |
| 5 | Proofread formal notices | Team collaboration users | Outgoing notices need cleaner wording | Run one final spelling review before sending |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Spelling check entry in the email body editor | Available | Available |
| English spelling scan | Available | Available |
| AI Spell Check | Limited | Included with daily usage limits in eligible plans |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily email writing and occasional English spelling review | Free | The indexed Content Check tasks are available directly and fit basic proofreading needs |
| Need more AI tools or more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need broader office features beyond basic spelling review |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- You can compare available plans and benefits on the pricing page before subscribing.
Source: WPS Office pricing page