WPS @ and # Collaboration on macOS: Introduction

WPS @ and # Collaboration on macOS helps you mention teammates and quickly share cloud documents in chat; 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

About This Feature

Overview

WPS @ and # Collaboration is a chat input feature in WPS collaboration on macOS. It helps you notify teammates with @, insert cloud documents with #, and keep document sharing closer to the conversation.

Core capabilities include:

Type @ to select a teammate and mention them in a message.
Type # to select a cloud document and send it in the current chat.
When you type #, recently opened cloud documents are shown first for faster selection.

This feature fits team communication, document collaboration, task follow-up, and quick material sharing.

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 for Mac
Network	An internet connection is required to load chats, member lists, and cloud document lists
Other	It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account and make sure you can access the target chat and cloud documents

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer and complete setup as prompted
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter the collaboration chat interface, and confirm the message box is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In the collaboration chat box, typing `@` lets you select a teammate and typing `#` lets you select and send a cloud document. When `#` is entered, recently opened cloud documents are shown first.	Microsoft 365 supports `@mention` in comments to notify people, and Teams supports sending files or links in chat. Public guidance does not show the same `#`-triggered document picker inside a chat box.	Google Docs supports `@` mentions in comments and also supports `@` smart chips for people and files inside documents. Public guidance is centered on document and comment workflows.	Notion supports `@` mentions for people and pages in pages and comments, and page mentions create links.	Acrobat supports comments and document sharing by link. Public help content focuses on PDF review and link sharing rather than a chat box with `@` and `#` triggers.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS combines teammate mentions and cloud document sharing in the same chat input box. Distinct: `#` surfaces recently opened cloud documents first, which helps when you need to send materials during a conversation.	Compared with WPS: official guidance separates people mentions and file sharing across comments or Teams chat scenarios.	Compared with WPS: official guidance is more focused on comments and in-document smart chips than a chat-style conversation entry point.	Compared with WPS: people and page mentions are supported, but the public workflow is mainly page collaboration rather than a dedicated chat input box.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more focused on PDF commenting and link sharing, with no matching public workflow for combined teammate mention and document picking in chat.
Official Source	—	Use @mention in comments Send a file, picture, or link in Microsoft Teams	Use comments, action items, and emoji reactions Insert smart chips in Google Docs	Comments, mentions and reactions Reminders and mentions	Add and manage comments Share a document via link

Overall Conclusion
WPS @ and # Collaboration is more conversation-centered for teams that need to mention people and send cloud documents from the same chat flow. Other products provide related capabilities, but their public workflows are more often split across comments, document editing, page collaboration, or link sharing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Notify a teammate in a chat	Team members	Important messages can be missed in active chats	Type `@` and select the teammate before sending the message
2	Share a cloud document during discussion	Project collaborators	Finding and pasting document links takes extra time	Type `#` and select a cloud document to send
3	Send a recently used file faster	Users who work with many files	Frequently used files take time to locate again	Type `#` and choose from recently opened cloud documents
4	Discuss edits around a document	Editors and reviewers	Discussion and document context can become separated	Insert the target cloud document in chat and continue the discussion
5	Follow up on tasks with context	Project owners	The person and the reference file often need separate messages	Mention a teammate with `@`, then insert the file with `#` in the same chat

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
`@` mentions in collaboration chat	✅	✅
`#` cloud document sharing in collaboration chat	✅	✅
Basic PDF features	✅	✅
More advanced PDF and extended tools	Limited	✅
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB in some plans

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily chat collaboration, teammate mentions, and routine document sharing	Free	This feature itself does not require membership for basic use
More cloud storage or broader advanced office tools	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who also need expanded storage and additional advanced features

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