How to Set WPS Office as Default on Windows

To make WPS Office as the default document handler on Windows, you need to link file extensions so that documents like Word files, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations are opened by default in WPS Office’s three core apps. Start with ensuring that WPS Office is installed on your system. If it is missing, get the most recent build from the official WPS Office website, run the installer, and follow the on-screen instructions to finish installation.

Once WPS Office is successfully set up, open the Windows Start menu and open the Settings app. Go to Apps, then pick Default Apps from the left sidebar. Scroll down until you see the section labeled Assign apps to file types. Here, Windows shows a table of common file extensions along with the currently assigned app associated with each one. Locate the file types you want to associate with WPS Office, such as .DOCX,.PPTX,.XLSX and other Office formats.

For every extension, select the current handler listed next to the extension. A dropdown of installed apps will pop up. Locate WPS Writer for Word documents, the WPS Spreadsheets application, and WPS Presentation for.pptx files. Choose the correct WPS component for each extension. If you don’t notice WPS applications listed, click on More apps at the end of the menu and then choose Look for an app in the Store. If that does not work, navigate again to Default Apps and scroll down to Choose default apps by protocol. Verify that any related protocols such as URL handlers are not causing conflicts, and verify that WPS Office was successfully deployed.

Alternatively, you can context-click any document file, such as a .DOCX document, and pick Open with from the right-click menu. Then, choose Choose another app. Make sure to check the box that says Always use this app to open.docx files before clicking Confirm. Do the same for each file type you wish to associate with WPS Office. This method is useful if you prefer to handle file types individually rather than through the Settings menu.

After setting the file associations, it is a wise practice to verify the setup. Left-click twice a few documents of different types to confirm they open in the correct WPS Office application. If any files still open in a competing suite, return to the file association screen 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.