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How to Transfer WPS Writer Files to Microsoft Word with Hyperlinks

Tauseeq Magsi Oct 10, 2026 870 views

Question details

The user wants to open or copy WPS Writer documents in Microsoft 365 Word without losing clickable hyperlinks and while keeping the original files intact.

How to Transfer WPS Writer Files to Microsoft Word While Preserving Hyperlinks

Product: WPS Writer
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Transferring or sharing documents from WPS Office to Microsoft Office.
Observed behavior: The goal is to ensure full format compatibility and hyperlink preservation during the file migration process between the two office suites.

Before you start

Verify that your WPS Writer documents are saved in a Microsoft Word-compatible format such as .docx, .doc, or .rtf to ensure links are preserved.

Solution 1Recommended

Safely Copy and Open Files in Microsoft Word

Create copies of your original WPS files to ensure they remain untouched, then open and resave them in Word.

This method guarantees that your original documents are perfectly preserved as backups while you test compatibility and hyperlinks in Microsoft Word.

Copy the original files

Navigate to the folder containing your WPS Writer files. Select the files, press Ctrl+C to copy them, and paste them into a new folder using Ctrl+V.

Open the copies in Microsoft Word

Launch Microsoft 365 Word, go to 'File' > 'Open', browse to the new folder, and select the copied documents.

Verify clickable hyperlinks

Scroll through your document and hover over the hyperlinks. Hold 'Ctrl' and click the links to ensure they properly redirect to the intended web pages or document sections.

Save as a Word Document

If the file is not already in .docx format, go to 'File' > 'Save As' in Microsoft Word and choose 'Word Document (*.docx)' from the format dropdown to finalize the transfer.

Safely Copy and Open Files in Microsoft Word

Safe Deletion: Only delete the original WPS files after you have fully verified that the Word copies have retained all formatting and functional hyperlinks.

Solution 2

Open Compatible WPS Files Directly in Microsoft Word

If your WPS Writer files are already saved in universally supported formats, you can open them directly without needing to duplicate them first.

Seamless File Compatibility

Easily Save and Share Documents with WPS Office

WPS Writer offers native compatibility with Microsoft Word formats. You can effortlessly save your documents as .docx within WPS Office, ensuring all formatting, clickable hyperlinks, and media are perfectly preserved when opened in Microsoft 365.

1. Open your document: Launch WPS Writer and open the file you need to transfer or share.
2. Select Save As: Click on 'Menu' in the top-left corner, navigate to 'Save As', and select 'Microsoft Word Document (*.docx)'.
3. Save and share: Choose your destination folder and click 'Save'. The file can now be opened in Microsoft Word with all hyperlinks intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my hyperlinks not clickable after opening the file in Microsoft Word?

By default, Microsoft Word requires you to hold the 'Ctrl' key while clicking a hyperlink to follow it. You can change this behavior in Word by going to File > Options > Advanced and unchecking the 'Use CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink' box.

Can I set WPS Writer to always save documents in Microsoft Word format?

Yes, you can set .docx as your default format. In WPS Writer, click Menu > Options > General and Save, and change the 'Save as default format' dropdown to 'Microsoft Word Document (*.docx)'.

Will I lose my original files if I open them directly in Microsoft Word?

No, simply opening a file in Microsoft Word will not delete or overwrite the original unless you manually save over it. However, copying the files to a different folder before opening them in Word is a safe practice to prevent accidental overwrites.

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