How To Set WPS Office As Default On Windows
To set up WPS Office as the default office suite on Windows, you need to configure file associations so that documents like Word files, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations launch directly in WPS Office’s three core apps. Start with ensuring that WPS Office is properly set up. If it is missing, obtain the newest release from the official WPS Office website, execute the setup file, and follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the configuration.
Once WPS Office is installed, access the Windows menu and select Settings. Go to Apps, then pick Default Apps from the menu on the left. Scroll down until you see the section labeled Assign apps to file types. Here, Windows displays a list of standard file suffixes along with the current default program associated with each one. Find the file types you want to associate with WPS Office, such as .doc,.docx,.xls,.xlsx,.ppt, and.pptx.
For each file type, click on the current handler listed next to the extension. A list of available applications will appear. Locate the WPS Writer option, WPS Spreadsheets for.xlsx files, and WPS Presentation for.pptx files. Choose the matching WPS program for each extension. If you do not see WPS applications listed, choose See more apps at the end of the menu and then select Search the Microsoft Store. If that is unsuccessful, return to the Default apps screen and find Set defaults by protocol. Ensure that any linked protocols such as http or https are not interfering, and reconfirm that WPS Office was properly configured.
Alternatively, you can right-click any any document file, such as a .DOCX document, and select Open with from the pop-up menu. Then, choose Choose another app. Make sure to check the box that says Always use this app to open.docx files before clicking OK. Follow the same steps each file type you wish to associate with WPS Office. This method is ideal if you prefer to handle file types individually rather than through the Windows Settings.
After setting the file associations, it is a recommended step to check the results. Left-click twice a few documents of different types to verify they load in the correct WPS Office application. If any files still open in another program, revisit the Default apps settings and {ensure you did not miss|check that you haven’t overlooked|confirm all) any file extensions. Some users may also {encounter system prompts|receive alerts|get notifications} asking whether to allow WPS Office to make changes to their device. {Always allow|Always accept|Always approve} these changes during setup to {ensure proper integration|guarantee full functionality|maintain seamless operation}.
Additionally, you may want to set WPS Office as the default for {opening links|launching URLs|handling web-based documents} or other {document related actions|file-handling tasks|office-related protocols}. {Go back to|Return to|Navigate back to} the Default apps screen and {scroll to the bottom|go to the end|find the lower section} where you will find {Choose default apps by protocol|Set protocol defaults|Assign apps by protocol}. {Look for|Find|Identify} protocols like {mailto|email links|mailto:} or any other {document related protocols|file-handling protocols|office-specific URIs} and assign WPS Office if it supports them. {Note that|Keep in mind|Remember that} WPS Office {does not handle|is not designed for|does not support} email protocols, so this option may {not apply|be irrelevant|not be available} in all cases.
Lastly, keep WPS Office updated. The software {frequently receives|regularly gets|consistently receives} updates that {improve compatibility|enhance integration|boost support}, {performance|speed|efficiency}, and {security|protection|safety}. {Use the built-in update tool|Launch the internal updater|Access the update feature} within WPS Office or {enable automatic updates|activate auto-update|turn on background updates} through the {Settings menu|App settings|Configuration panel} in the application. This {ensures|guarantees|secures} that your {default file associations|file linkages|document handlers} remain {functional|operational|working} and {secure|protected|up-to-date} over time.
By {following these steps|completing this guide|executing the outlined process}, you will have {successfully set|properly configured|fully established} WPS Office as your {default office suite|primary productivity suite|main document handler} on Windows, {streamlining your workflow|optimizing your daily tasks|simplifying your document management} and {reducing reliance on|minimizing dependence on|cutting back on} other office applications.