WPS Quick Access Toolbar is a command area and customization entry in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Quick Access Toolbar sits below the title bar in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS and keeps common commands such as Save, Undo, and Redo within easy reach. It also provides a menu for display controls and command customization, which helps reduce repeated menu switching during spreadsheet editing.
Core tasks include:
- Use default commands for saving, undoing, and redoing edits.
- Open the toolbar menu to view display and customization options.
- Adjust toolbar-related display options for the ribbon and group names.
- Add or remove custom commands for faster access to frequent actions.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local toolbar actions |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed, and WPS Spreadsheet should open normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and any workbook, then confirm that Quick Access Toolbar appears below the title bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, Quick Access Toolbar provides default commands such as Save, Undo, and Redo, and also opens a menu for display controls and command customization. | Microsoft Office provides a customizable Quick Access Toolbar with commands independent of the current ribbon tab, and users can move it, show or hide labels, and add or remove commands. | Google Docs and Sheets provide a tool finder and top toolbar access for finding tools and menu items, but the official workflow focuses on search rather than a separate customizable quick command toolbar. | Notion mainly organizes frequent actions through the sidebar, search, and page entry points, with controls for showing, hiding, and rearranging navigation areas rather than a document-editing quick command toolbar. | Adobe Acrobat provides a Quick action toolbar that lets users add tools, remove tools, and adjust tool order for PDF workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: default spreadsheet commands stay visible in one place; Distinct: the same entry combines common commands, display controls, and custom command access for spreadsheet work. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers deeper toolbar management such as moving location and changing command order, while WPS keeps display controls directly available from the toolbar menu in the spreadsheet interface. | Compared with WPS: Google emphasizes finding tools through search, while WPS is better suited to users who want fixed buttons such as Save, Undo, and Redo visible during desktop editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on workspace navigation and page organization, while WPS focuses more on direct access to spreadsheet editing commands. | Compared with WPS: Adobe centers its quick toolbar on PDF tools, while WPS is more aligned with spreadsheet editing actions and interface controls. |
| Official Source | — | Customize the Quick Access Toolbar | Tool finder for Docs, Sheets, Slides & Vids | Navigate with the sidebar | Customize Quick action toolbar in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
Quick Access Toolbar is a practical fit for spreadsheet users who want common commands to remain visible at all times. Compared with products that focus more on search, navigation, or PDF tools, WPS keeps everyday spreadsheet actions and display controls closer to the editing area.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily spreadsheet editing | Office users | Save and undo actions are frequent, and repeated menu switching slows work | Use the default commands on Quick Access Toolbar directly |
| 2 | Cleaner interface setup | Light to moderate users | Too many visible interface elements affect worksheet viewing | Use the toolbar menu to show or hide the ribbon and group names |
| 3 | Personalized workspace | Frequent editors | Common commands are spread across different menus | Add commonly used commands to Quick Access Toolbar |
| 4 | Recovering missing commands | New users | Toolbar buttons disappear and are hard to find again | Re-add commands through the customization menu |
| 5 | Editing on limited screen space | Mobile office users | Core actions need to stay accessible in a smaller workspace | Adjust display options from the toolbar menu |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Default Quick Access Toolbar commands | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Toolbar display controls | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Custom command management | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced office benefits | Available within the free plan scope | More advanced capabilities may be included depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need Quick Access Toolbar basics | Free | This feature itself can be used without membership for everyday spreadsheet work |
| You also need broader advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want additional benefits in other office workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page