WPS Default Document Permissions in Chat Files on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Default Document Permissions in Chat Files, common questions usually involve where to find the setting, how the two management modes differ, and how permission levels and scopes work; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Where is the chat file management entry?

  1. Sign in to the enterprise admin console.
  2. Open Office SuiteWPS CollaborationChat File Management.
  3. Click the File Control tab to view the default authorization settings for cloud documents sent in chat.

What is the difference between member-managed authorization and enterprise-managed default authorization?

  1. Managed by enterprise members means members decide whether to authorize a document and which permission level to use when they send it.
  2. Enterprise-managed default authorization means administrators define the rule in advance.
  3. After enterprise-managed authorization is enabled, cloud documents sent in chat follow the unified rule automatically.

Which permission levels are available in default authorization?

  1. Open the default authorization configuration dialog.
  2. Open the Default Authorization drop-down list.
  3. Choose a permission level such as Can View, Can Comment, or Can Edit.

What is the difference between Current Members/Group Members and Enterprise Members in the authorization scope?

  1. Current Members/Group Members grants access only to the current chat participants or current group members.
  2. Enterprise Members grants access to a broader internal audience across the enterprise.
  3. If you need tighter control over document distribution, start with the smaller scope.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Default authorizationA preset permission rule automatically applied when a member sends a cloud document in chat.
Automatic authorizationA setting that automatically grants the preset permission to recipients who do not already have access.
Authorization scopeThe audience range to which the default permission applies, such as current chat members or enterprise members.
Can CommentRecipients can view the document and add comments without directly editing the main content.
Can EditRecipients can view, comment on, and edit the document content.