To make WPS Office as the default office suite on Windows, you need to set file type defaults so that documents Word files, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations are opened by default in WPS Writer, WPS Spreadsheets, and WPS Presentation. First, ensure ensuring that WPS Office is present on your PC. If it is not yet installed, get the most recent build from the WPS download portal, run the installer, and proceed through the prompts to finish installation.
Once WPS Office is successfully set up, access the Windows menu and open the Settings app. Navigate to Apps, then pick Default Apps from the navigation panel. Keep scrolling to find the section labeled Set default programs by extension. Here, Windows presents a catalog of frequent document formats along with the existing default handler associated with each one. Find the file types you want to link to WPS, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint file extensions.
For each file type, select the current handler listed next to the extension. A menu of programs will show. Look for WPS Writer to open.docx files, the WPS Spreadsheets application, and wps office下载 Presentation for PowerPoint files. Pick the matching WPS program for each extension. If you can’t find 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 find Assign apps by protocol. Verify that any related protocols such as web protocols are not clashing, and double check that WPS Office was successfully deployed.
Alternatively, you can context-click any document file, such as a .docx file, and pick Open with from the right-click menu. Then, click Choose another program. Be sure to enable the toggle that says Set as default for this extension before clicking Apply. Do the same for each file type you wish to link to WPS. This method is useful if you prefer to manage extensions one by one rather than through the System Settings.
After setting the file associations, it is a wise practice to test the configuration. Double click a few documents of various formats to confirm they open in the correct WPS Office application. If any files still open in another program, 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|grant WPS Office permissions|approve WPS Office modifications} 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|assign WPS Office as handler|make WPS Office primary} 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|select WPS Office|set WPS as handler} 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|maintain the latest version|stay current with updates}. 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.