How to Get Simpler Explanations for Complex Text in WPS Office
Question details
The user wants to simplify complex information or document text into plain, easy-to-understand English.

- Product
- WPS Office
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Reading or reviewing complex documents that contain heavy jargon or difficult phrasing.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs a built-in tool or straightforward method to break down hard-to-read content into simple, step-by-step explanations.
Ensure you are logged into your WPS account and have WPS AI enabled to use the smart explanation and text summarization features.
Use WPS AI to Explain Complex Information
WPS AI can instantly re-write or explain difficult paragraphs in plain English.
WPS AI acts as a built-in reading assistant. When you encounter confusing instructions or heavy jargon, the AI can break the information down into simple, step-by-step concepts.
Use your mouse to highlight the complex paragraph or instructions in your document.
Click the WPS AI floating icon that appears next to the selected text, or navigate to the 'WPS AI' tab on the top ribbon.
Select the 'Explain' prompt to get a breakdown of the concepts, or 'Rewrite' to have the AI replace the complex wording with plain English.
Read the generated plain-English explanation in the sidebar. You can copy this explanation or insert it directly into your document as a helpful note.

Utilize Built-in Dictionary and Translation Tools
Look up specific jargon or translate complex phrasing to better understand the content.
Easily Understand Complex Documents with WPS AI
WPS Office offers a built-in AI assistant that can summarize long documents, explain complex jargon, and rewrite text into simple, easy-to-understand language right from your workspace.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install the latest version of WPS Office from the official website.
- 2. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer or WPS PDF and open the complex document you need help understanding.
- 3. Open WPS AI: Click the WPS AI tab on the ribbon to launch the AI reading assistant sidebar.
- 4. Get Simple Explanations: Ask the AI to 'Summarize this document simply' or highlight text and choose 'Explain'.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can WPS AI rewrite my entire document to make it simpler?
Yes, you can use the WPS AI assistant to generate a summary of the entire document or select large sections and choose the 'Rewrite' option to automatically simplify the language.
Is the explanation feature available when reading PDF files?
Yes, WPS AI is deeply integrated into WPS PDF. You can open a complex PDF file, click the AI icon, and ask it to summarize the file or explain specific paragraphs in plain English.
How do I access plain English definitions without AI?
You can highlight any difficult word, right-click, and use the built-in translation or synonym tools to find simpler words and clarify the meaning without needing an active AI query.




