WPS VB Editor on Windows: Introduction

WPS VB Editor is the macro code editing entry in WPS Spreadsheets for viewing, writing, and maintaining VBA macros; 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Setup requirement	VBA plugin required	Install the VBA plugin before opening or editing macros

About This Feature

Overview

VB Editor is a developer tool in WPS Spreadsheets that lets you view and edit macro source code and use VBA scripts for spreadsheet automation.

Core tasks include:

Open the VB Editor from the Developer tab.
Open the editor with the Alt+F11 shortcut.
Save a macro-enabled workbook in .xlsm format to keep macro code.

This feature is useful for users who handle repetitive spreadsheet work, maintain existing macros, or learn VBA automation in WPS Office.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; the VBA plugin is required before use
Network	An internet connection is recommended when installing WPS Office or related components; local macro editing does not require a constant connection
Other	Use WPS Spreadsheets and prepare a macro-enabled workbook format such as `.xlsm` when needed

Download & Installation

Before using VB Editor, install WPS Office for Windows and complete VBA plugin setup if needed.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Spreadsheets and confirm that the VB Editor button is available on the Developer tab
Plugin preparation	If the entry is visible but unavailable, confirm that the VBA plugin has been installed

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a VB Editor entry for viewing and editing macro source code and writing spreadsheet automation scripts.	Microsoft Office provides a Visual Basic Editor on the Developer tab for recording, creating, and editing macros.	Google Workspace mainly uses Apps Script for automation and extension with JavaScript rather than a traditional VBA editor.	Notion uses buttons, formulas, and automations for repetitive tasks and workflow actions rather than spreadsheet macro code editing.	Adobe Acrobat provides a JavaScript Editor and Debugger for adding, editing, and debugging scripts in PDF documents.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Closer to spreadsheet macro editing workflows, with a direct entry on the Developer tab and support for saving macro code in `.xlsm` workbooks.	Compared with WPS: It also offers a dedicated editor, but it is centered on the Microsoft Office macro environment.	Compared with WPS: It supports automation well, but the scripting model is Apps Script, so VBA-style workflows require adjustment.	Compared with WPS: It is better suited to lightweight workflow automation than direct spreadsheet macro maintenance.	Compared with WPS: It is designed for PDF scripting rather than spreadsheet macro editing.
Official Source	—	Visual Basic Editor help	Apps Script product page	Notion buttons help	Adobe Acrobat JavaScript editor

Overall Conclusion

If your main goal is to maintain or write spreadsheet macro code, WPS VB Editor fits a traditional spreadsheet development workflow more closely. If your work focuses on web-style automation, workspace workflows, or PDF scripting, the other products cover different automation directions.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How VB Editor helps
1	Review existing macro code	Office users taking over older spreadsheets	The workbook logic is unclear	Open VB Editor to inspect modules and code
2	Write automation scripts	Users who process data in batches	Repetitive actions take time	Write VBA scripts in VB Editor to automate tasks
3	Adjust macro logic	Spreadsheet users familiar with VBA	Existing macros no longer fit new needs	Edit the code in the editor and save again
4	Learn macro development	Users new to VBA	They need a clear way to enter the code environment	Open the editor from Developer tools or with a shortcut
5	Save macro-enabled files	Team members sharing automated spreadsheets	Standard formats do not keep macros	Save the workbook as `.xlsm` to preserve macro code

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free	WPS Premium
Open VB Editor	✅	✅
View and edit macro code	✅	✅
Core WPS Office productivity features	✅	✅
More advanced office and PDF benefits	Some features are limited	More advanced features and extended benefits are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity plans are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to open VB Editor and review or maintain macros	Free	This feature itself is available without membership and works for routine macro editing
You also need more advanced office, PDF, or cloud storage benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable when macro editing is only one part of a broader productivity workflow

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