WPS Workbench Editing on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 23, 2026

WPS Workbench Editing on macOS helps you customize workbench page layouts, theme styles, and component content; it includes 6 core tasks, with 6 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks6Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership6Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limitNone specifiedNo specific version threshold is described in the current materials
Membership limitNone specifiedThe current materials show direct access to this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Workbench Editing is a page configuration feature for enterprise workbench management on Mac. It can be used to adjust page layout structure, theme background, and component content, and it supports separate display settings for desktop and mobile views.

Its main capabilities include:

  • Opening the workbench editor for a selected workbench.
  • Switching between desktop and mobile views for separate configuration.
  • Setting page layouts such as single-column, double-column, mixed-column, and three-column layouts.
  • Adjusting themes and backgrounds, including background colors, background images, and built-in themes.
  • Managing page components and editing the content shown in each section.
  • Saving, previewing, and publishing changes to the live workbench.

This feature is suitable for enterprise administrators, internal operations teams, and workbench maintainers who need to organize a unified work entry page and adapt the display for different devices.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office and access the enterprise admin console
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office is recommended
NetworkA stable internet connection is recommended when opening the admin console, previewing, or publishing the workbench
OtherAppropriate enterprise admin permissions are required; if you upload a background image, prepare a supported image file in an acceptable size

Download & Installation

Before using Workbench Editing, install WPS Office on your Mac and make sure you can sign in with an enterprise account to access the admin console.

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Installation methodDownload the Mac installer package and complete setup by following the on-screen instructions
Post-installation checkOpen WPS Office, sign in with your enterprise account, and confirm that entries such as Workbench Settings and Custom Workbench are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummarySupports customizing page layouts, theme styles, and component content in a workbench editor, with separate desktop and mobile display settings.Microsoft 365 admin center provides a dashboard view where admins can add, remove, and rearrange cards on the home page.Google Workspace Admin console uses a card-based home page with quick links for common tasks and reordered management information.Notion lets users customize Home and the sidebar by changing section visibility, order, and display amount.Adobe Acrobat provides Home, Tools, and Document View workspaces, with options to adjust some tool and side panel visibility.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS combines page layout editing, theme background settings, component content management, and separate desktop/mobile configuration in one workbench editing flow.Compared with WPS: focuses more on admin dashboard cards and navigation, rather than full page theme, component, and dual-view publishing workflows.Compared with WPS: focuses on admin console home navigation and card organization, rather than a full workbench page editing workflow.Compared with WPS: better suited to personal or team workspace navigation customization than enterprise workbench page publishing.Compared with WPS: mainly organizes PDF workspaces and tool access, which is a different use case from enterprise workbench page editing.
Official SourceOverview of the Microsoft 365 admin centerUpdate design for the Admin console home pageNavigate with the sidebarWorkspace basics

Overall Conclusion
WPS Workbench Editing is more closely aligned with enterprise workbench page configuration, covering layout, theme, components, and separate display settings for desktop and mobile. The compared products mainly provide dashboard cards, sidebar organization, or workspace navigation customization for different product scenarios.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable UsersCore NeedHow WPS Helps
1Enterprise homepage redesignEnterprise administratorsThe current workbench structure is unclearAdjust column layouts and reorganize page content
2Multi-device display adaptationOperations teamsDesktop and mobile need different display effectsConfigure desktop and mobile views separately
3Brand style alignmentBrand or administrative teamsThe workbench style does not match company identityApply theme settings, background colors, and background images
4Component content maintenancePage maintainersPage modules need ongoing updatesEdit and manage components one by one in the workbench
5Pre-publish reviewAdministratorsChanges need to be checked before going liveSave and preview changes before publishing

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree UsersWPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation componentsAvailableAvailable
Basic PDF features and PDF readingAvailableAvailable
Some advanced PDF editing and conversion featuresLimitedAvailable
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB, depending on plan
AI tools and more advanced capabilitiesSome limits applyMore access and higher usage availability

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
You only need to configure basic workbench layouts, themes, and componentsFreeThe current materials show no membership restriction for this feature
You also need more advanced PDF, cloud storage, or AI capabilitiesWPS PremiumSuitable if your work extends beyond workbench management into broader advanced office tasks

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page