How to Use WPS Preview Compressed Attachments on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Preview a compressed attachment

Entry point: Open an email with a compressed attachment → Attachment area → Click the compressed file

1. Open an email that includes a compressed attachment.
2. Click the compressed file in the attachment list.
3. Wait for the preview panel to open.
4. Review the file names, sizes, and available actions in the archive list.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file list inside the compressed attachment is visible.
• What you can do next: You can continue with Extract to WPS Cloud, Save to WPS Cloud, or Download.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you open a regular file instead of a compressed attachment, the archive file list will not appear.
• Environment note: The email and attachment information must load normally for the preview to appear.

2. Extract to WPS Cloud

Entry point: Compressed attachment preview panel → Extract to WPS Cloud

1. Open the compressed attachment preview panel first.
2. Click Extract to WPS Cloud.
3. Wait for the archive contents to be extracted and uploaded.
4. Open WPS Cloud to review the extracted files.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The extraction finishes and the files are saved to WPS Cloud.
• What you can do next: You can continue viewing and managing the extracted files online.

Tips While Using

• Permissions or account: Sign in to your WPS account before using cloud-related actions.
• Environment note: This action depends on network access and WPS Cloud availability.

3. Save to WPS Cloud

Entry point: Compressed attachment preview panel → Save to WPS Cloud

1. Open the email with the compressed attachment and enter the preview panel.
2. Click Save to WPS Cloud.
3. Wait for the full archive to be saved online.
4. Check WPS Cloud to confirm the original compressed file is there.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The compressed file appears in WPS Cloud.
• What you can do next: You can manage, move, or download the archive later.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you need extracted files instead of the original archive, choose Extract to WPS Cloud instead.
• Environment note: Keep your account signed in before saving to the cloud.

4. Download the archive or selected files

Entry point: Compressed attachment preview panel → Download

1. Open the compressed attachment preview panel.
2. Choose whether to download the full archive or a specific file from the list.
3. Click the corresponding Download action.
4. Check your local download folder for the saved file.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The download starts, or the target file appears in your local folder.
• What you can do next: You can open, organize, or forward the downloaded file locally.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not distinguish between the full archive and a single file, you may save the wrong content.
• Environment note: Make sure your device has enough local storage space.