WPS General Settings on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

Common questions about WPS General Settings usually focus on when changes take effect, whether settings stay in sync, and how offline viewing works; this section covers 4 frequent questions.

FAQ

Do I need to restart the app after changing General Settings?

  1. Most General Settings changes take effect right away.
  2. If the current interface does not update immediately, switch the message list once or reopen the current message.
  3. Some display-related changes may be easier to notice after refreshing the current window.

Will General Settings sync to other devices?

  1. When you sign in with the same account, related mail settings can follow that account during use.
  2. Open mail on another device and check whether the same settings are still applied.
  3. If they do not appear to sync, confirm that you are using the same account and that the network connection is working normally.

Why can't I see external images or offline messages?

  1. Check whether External image display is set to Ask before showing.
  2. For offline messages, confirm that Offline mail was enabled in advance and that caching had time to finish.
  3. Without a network connection, only cached messages are available.

Which read receipt option should I choose?

  1. If you want to decide each time, choose Ask me before sending.
  2. If you want a fixed rule, choose Always send or Never send.
  3. After the change, future related messages follow the selected policy.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Conversation ModeA view that groups related messages in the same subject thread so you can read the context continuously.
Read receiptA response setting that determines whether a sender receives notice that a message has been read.
External imagesImages in a message body that require a network connection to load and can be shown automatically or after confirmation.
Offline cacheLocally stored recent mail data that lets you view cached messages when the network is unavailable.