WPS Default Text Style on Windows: Introduction

Last updated:July 23, 2026

WPS Default Text Style helps keep email formatting consistent in WPS Mail on Windows; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

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Core tasks1Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership1Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Default Text Style is a built-in mail setting in WPS Office for Windows that lets you define the default appearance of text when composing emails.

This feature can help you:

  • Set the default font, font size, color, and line spacing for new emails.
  • Preview the text appearance before using it in daily email writing.
  • Restore the original default style when you want to remove custom formatting.

It is useful for users who want more consistent email formatting, fewer repeated formatting steps, and a cleaner writing workflow in WPS Mail.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkA network connection is recommended when opening mail settings and syncing your account
OtherYou need access to WPS Mail and its settings page

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationOpen WPS Office, go to mail settings, and confirm that the Default Text Style entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryLets you adjust the default text style for email writing in one settings area, including font, size, color, and line spacing, with preview and restore options.Outlook lets you change the default font, color, size, and style for new messages, and also supports separate settings for replies and forwards.Gmail lets you change the default text style for all new emails in settings.Notion Mail settings cover theme mode, thread style, snippets, and signature options, but the official settings page does not describe a default text style setting.Acrobat provides default font settings for editing PDF text on desktop, which is a document-editing workflow rather than an email compose setting.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS keeps style adjustment, preview, and restore actions together in one mail settings workflow for everyday email formatting.Compared with WPS: Outlook offers more granular separation between new messages and replies or forwards.Compared with WPS: Gmail supports a default text style for new emails, but the official instructions focus on the web interface.Compared with WPS: Notion Mail focuses more on snippets, signature, and interface settings than on default compose text styling.Compared with WPS: Adobe's related feature is centered on PDF text editing instead of email compose defaults.
Official SourceChange default font in OutlookFormat messages in GmailNotion Mail settingsSet default fonts in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion

If your main goal is to keep everyday email formatting consistent inside WPS Mail, Default Text Style gives you a direct way to manage common text settings. Compared with Outlook and Gmail, WPS fits users who want a simple style-control workflow inside the existing WPS mail settings experience, while the official Notion and Adobe pages focus on different mail or document scenarios.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable ForMain Pain PointHow This Feature Helps
1Standardizing business email formattingOffice usersRepeating the same font and color changes in every emailSet a default text style in advance
2Keeping team communication visually consistentTeam membersEmail formatting varies from person to personUse the same default style settings
3Returning to a basic style quicklyGeneral usersA custom style no longer looks rightUse Restore Default to go back
4Checking formatting before sendingFrequent email usersIt is hard to judge the result before writingReview the style in the preview area
5Reducing repeated formatting workDaily email handlersEvery message needs manual formattingApply the default style automatically to later emails

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature AreaFree UsersWPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basicsAvailableAvailable
Basic PDF features and PDF readingAvailableAvailable
Advanced PDF tools and broader advanced featuresLimited or partially unavailableAvailable more broadly
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB or more depending on plan
AI-related toolsSome limits applyMore related tools are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
You mainly want to set a default text style and handle everyday office workFreeThis feature itself does not require membership, and core office tools are already available
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI-related featuresWPS PremiumA better fit for users with ongoing needs for broader office features and added benefits

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page