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WPS Office als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Word

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WPS Office Writer is a solid alternative for users who need a free or low‑cost word processor that handles most Word tasks. It works well for students, small businesses, and home users who rarely rely on advanced Word features. It is less suitable for heavy‑weight professional publishing, complex macro automation, or environments that depend on strict Microsoft‑only features.

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Lizenz
LicenseRef-proprietary=https://www.wps.c…
Preis
freemium
Aktuelle Version
11.1.0.11723 (22. Februar 2024)
Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert

  • Full .docx/.doc/.rtf support
  • Rich text formatting and styles
  • Tables, images, and charts
  • Comments and track‑changes
  • Built‑in templates

Was anders ist

  • Limited support for advanced Word features such as complex mail merge, VBA macros (only basic support), and some conditional formatting in tables
  • No native integration with Microsoft 365 services like OneDrive or SharePoint
  • Fewer advanced layout tools (e.g., master pages, advanced page numbering)
  • Collaboration features are less mature than Office 365
  • Some formatting quirks with very complex Word documents

Ihre Microsoft Word-Dateien öffnen

WPS Writer can open and save .docx, .doc, .rtf, and plain text files. Export to .docx, .pdf, .odt, and .txt is supported. Conversion of heavily formatted or macro‑laden documents may lose some formatting or functionality, but basic documents transfer cleanly.

Von Microsoft Word zu WPS Office wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

  1. 1. Install WPS Office from Flathub or the official package for your distro.
  2. 2. Open your existing .docx files with Writer to verify layout and formatting.
  3. 3. Adjust any formatting issues using Writer’s formatting tools.
  4. 4. Save the document as .docx to keep compatibility with other users.
  5. 5. If needed, export to PDF for final distribution.
  6. 6. Use WPS Cloud or another sync service to share documents with collaborators.

Wichtige Funktionen von WPS Office

  • Vollständige Kompatibilität mit .docx, .xlsx, .pptx
  • Ribbon‑basiertes Interface, das Microsoft Office ähnelt
  • Integrierter PDF‑Betrachter und -Editor
  • Cloud‑Synchronisation über WPS Cloud
  • Rechtschreib‑ und Grammatikprüfung
  • Eingebaute Vorlagenbibliothek
  • Unterstützung für Makros in Writer
  • Plattformübergreifende Verfügbarkeit (Windows, macOS, Linux)

WPS Office unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub com.wps.Office

Häufige Fragen

Does WPS Office support macros like VBA?

Writer supports a limited subset of macros, but it is not fully compatible with VBA used in Word. Complex macros may not run.

Can I use WPS Office on a server without a GUI?

WPS Office is a desktop application and requires a graphical environment; it is not designed for headless server use.

Is there a cost for using WPS Office on Linux?

WPS Office offers a free tier with ads and basic features; a paid subscription removes ads and unlocks additional cloud storage and advanced features.

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