WPS Group Chat Name is the group naming feature in WPS collaboration chat on macOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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
Group Chat Name is a group chat management feature in WPS Office for Mac. It lets you rename an existing group chat so members can identify the group’s purpose more quickly.
Core task:
- Rename a group chat: Edit the current group name in the chat settings panel for project groups, department groups, and temporary discussion groups.
Common scenarios: project collaboration, department communication, event planning.
Problems it helps solve: unclear chat names in the conversation list; outdated names after a group’s purpose changes.
Distinct experience: the rename entry is placed in the chat settings panel, and the updated name can be saved directly for the group conversation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run the WPS Office for Mac app normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is typically needed for collaboration chat and group name sync |
| Other | Sign in with a WPS account that can use collaboration chat and open an existing group chat |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office for Mac, open collaboration chat, and enter any group chat to confirm that the chat settings entry is visible in the upper-right corner |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports opening the chat settings panel in a group chat and editing the group name with the edit icon next to the current name. | Microsoft Teams supports naming a group chat when it is created, and its help content also covers group chat naming in Teams chat. | Google Chat supports naming a group direct message so it is easier to find later, and the conversation can also be converted into a space. | Notion supports renaming workspace groups for membership and permission management, but this is not an instant group chat naming workflow. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports renaming admin-managed groups for account organization, rather than renaming an end-user chat conversation. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: The rename entry is directly inside the group chat settings panel, which fits quick updates during ongoing collaboration. | Compared with WPS: Teams also supports group chat naming, but its official guidance is split across chat creation and chat management flows. | Compared with WPS: Google Chat supports naming a group direct message, while its workflow also emphasizes converting the conversation into a space. | Compared with WPS: Notion renames permission groups in a workspace, not the title of a live chat conversation. | Compared with WPS: Adobe renames administrative groups used for account structure and settings, not everyday team chat threads. |
| Official Source | — | Chat with others in Microsoft Teams | Name a group direct message or convert it into a space | Create & manage groups | Rename a group in Adobe Acrobat Sign |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Group Chat Name is suited to quick renaming inside an existing conversation on macOS. Compared with Microsoft Teams and Google Chat, WPS keeps the rename action focused on the current chat settings flow, while Notion and Adobe provide adjacent group-renaming capabilities for workspace or admin management rather than live chat naming.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renaming a project group | Project members | The original group name no longer matches the current project phase | Update the group name in the chat settings panel |
| 2 | Standardizing department group names | Team leads | Similar group names are hard to distinguish in the chat list | Edit the group name with a consistent naming rule |
| 3 | Organizing temporary event groups | Event organizers | The group purpose changes after the event ends | Rename the group directly and save the change |
| 4 | Helping new members identify a group | Newly added members | The current name does not clearly show the group purpose | Change the name to a clearer business or project label |
| 5 | Managing many active group chats | Frequent collaboration users | It takes too long to find the right group in a long chat list | Use clearer group names to improve recognition |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Rename a collaboration group chat | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Templates and advanced tools | Some features available | More advanced features available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or higher depending on plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday group naming and basic office work | Free | Group chat renaming itself is available directly and fits lightweight collaboration needs |
| More advanced office tools and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools, templates, and higher cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page