WPS Notification Settings is the notification management feature in WPS Mail on macOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Notification Settings is the settings area in WPS Mail on macOS for managing new email alerts and daily unread email reminders. In this panel, you can turn message notifications on or off, choose whether notifications apply to all folders or only the inbox, and set a daily reminder time for unread emails.
This feature is useful for people who want to respond to incoming mail in time, reduce unnecessary interruptions, or focus only on inbox messages. It helps keep email reminders organized in one place for everyday work, project communication, and personal mailbox management.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office and WPS Mail features normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | An available internet connection is recommended for mailbox sync and online reminders |
| Other | Sign in to your email account and allow notifications for WPS in macOS settings |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the mail interface, and confirm that the Settings button is visible in the upper-right area |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Mail Notification Settings, you can turn new email notifications on or off, choose the notification scope between all folders and inbox only, and set a daily unread email reminder time. | Outlook for Mac lets users change new email notifications and sounds in Notifications & Sounds. | Gmail lets users turn on desktop notifications for new mail or important mail and change notification sounds. | Notion Mail lets users control notifications by account, view, and sender, and it also supports test notifications. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing, conversion, and signing rather than native email notification management. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines notification scope control and daily unread email reminders in one settings page for a more centralized email reminder workflow. | Compared with WPS: Outlook supports new mail alerts and sounds, but the public page does not describe the same combination of inbox-only scope and daily unread reminder timing on one page. | Compared with WPS: Gmail supports new mail or important mail notifications, but its public guidance is centered on browser-based desktop notifications. | Compared with WPS: Notion Mail offers more layered filtering, but its public page does not describe a daily unread email reminder at a scheduled time. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat does not provide an equivalent email notification component and is oriented to document workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Outlook notifications and sounds on Mac | Change Gmail notifications | Customize notifications in Notion Mail | Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Notification Settings is well suited to users who want to manage new email alerts and daily unread reminders from one place. If your workflow depends more on browser mail or multi-layer notification filtering, Gmail or Notion Mail may fit those preferences better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track all incoming messages | Users who need timely visibility into every message | New mail in non-inbox folders may be missed | Turn on new email notifications and choose All Folders |
| 2 | Reduce notification noise | Users who want fewer interruptions | Too many alerts from categorized or secondary mail | Choose Inbox Only in Notification Settings |
| 3 | Review unread mail at a fixed time | Users who process email in batches | Unread messages may be forgotten during busy hours | Turn on Daily Unread Email Reminder and set a reminder time |
| 4 | Troubleshoot missing reminders | Users who do not receive scheduled reminders | Reminder settings may be on, but alerts still do not appear | Check local device time and macOS notification permissions |
| 5 | Keep only necessary alerts | Users handling multiple tasks at once | Frequent email alerts interrupt current work | Turn off unneeded message notifications and keep only the reminders you want |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics | Available | Available |
| This notification settings feature | Available | Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Limited or partial | Available |
| Cloud storage and some value-added services | Basic allocation | Higher allocation or additional benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need email notification settings and routine mailbox handling | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools, templates, or broader office features | WPS Premium | A better fit when your work goes beyond mailbox notifications |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page