WPS Delimiter is a page and section break feature in WPS Writer for document layout control; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Delimiter in WPS Writer is used to insert page breaks and section breaks at specific positions in a document. It helps you control page transitions, chapter boundaries, and different page formatting settings.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a page break to start content on a new page.
- Insert a next-page section break to begin a new section on the following page.
- Insert a continuous section break to begin a new section on the same page.
- Insert an odd-page or even-page section break for book-style layout control.
This feature is useful for long-form document formatting, chapter-based reports, academic writing, and documents that need different headers, footers, or page numbering across sections.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for inserting breaks during local editing |
| Other | Open an editable document in WPS Writer |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open WPS Writer, and confirm that the page break entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting page breaks and multiple section break types from the Insert tab, including next page, continuous, odd page, and even page, for page separation and section-based formatting. | Word supports page breaks and multiple section break types for headers, footers, page numbering, and layout changes across sections. | Google Docs highlights pageless mode and the ability to remove page breaks for continuous writing, but the product page does not describe section break controls in the same way. | Notion supports divider blocks, including typing --- to create a divider, which separates content blocks rather than page-based document sections. | Acrobat focuses on organizing finished PDF pages, including splitting, extracting, reordering, and deleting pages. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines page breaks and multiple section break types directly in the writing interface, which fits chapter formatting and section-based page setup during document editing. | Compared with WPS: Word also provides full section break controls, but Microsoft notes that Word for the web cannot add section breaks yet. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes online collaboration and pageless writing, with less official detail on section-based page formatting in the cited product page. | Compared with WPS: Notion dividers are designed for block organization and presentation flow, not for headers, footers, page numbering, or section formatting in traditional documents. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more suitable for organizing completed PDF pages than for section editing during document drafting. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a section break | Google Docs product page | Format your page | How to split PDF files |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to control page breaks and section formatting while drafting a document, WPS Delimiter fits a traditional word-processing workflow well. Other products are better aligned with online collaboration, block-based content organization, or post-edit PDF page management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start a new chapter on a new page | Report and thesis writers | A new chapter must begin on a separate page | Insert a page break |
| 2 | Use different headers and footers | Long-document editors | Different parts of the document need different headers or footers | Insert a section break and edit each section separately |
| 3 | Change layout within the same page | Layout editors | A new section is needed without forcing a new page | Insert a continuous section break |
| 4 | Control odd-page or even-page starts | Booklet and formal document editors | A chapter must begin on a specific odd or even page | Insert an odd-page or even-page section break |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Delimiter usage | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates and additional benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday page breaks and basic document formatting | Free | The core Delimiter feature is available directly |
| More cloud storage, templates, or broader office needs | WPS Premium | Better suited to frequent document work across more scenarios |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page