WPS Open New Window is a multi-window viewing and editing feature in WPS Docs for macOS; 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
Open New Window is a window management feature in WPS Office for macOS Docs. It lets you open the same document in multiple independent windows so you can view or edit different parts of the file at the same time.
Core capabilities include:
- Create another independent window for the current document so you can review different paragraphs or pages side by side.
- Edit the same document in multiple windows, with changes reflected in the original file.
- Use Arrange All together with this feature to organize windows in horizontal, vertical, or cascade layouts.
- Close one window without interrupting the remaining windows or the current document.
This feature is useful for long document review, cross-section editing, content checking, and layout adjustments that require you to compare different parts of the same file.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local documents; downloading, installation, and account-related services require internet access |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed, and you should be able to open a WPS Docs document normally |
Download & Installation
Before you use Open New Window, install WPS Office on your Mac and open any WPS Docs document.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office → open a Docs document → check whether the Open New Window entry is available on the View tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Open multiple independent windows for the same document and view or edit different positions, with changes reflected in the original file. | Word provides side-by-side viewing and related multi-window features for comparing open document views. | Google Docs focuses on browser-based collaboration, version history, and cross-device access. | Notion supports opening a new window and opening a page as a new window in the desktop app. | Acrobat supports opening PDF files in the app and managing multiple document windows for PDF viewing workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It directly supports multi-window viewing and editing for the same document, which fits long-document comparison work. Distinct: It can also be used with Arrange All to organize several windows. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation emphasizes side-by-side viewing and synchronous scrolling more than a direct same-document new-window workflow in this context. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs is centered more on cloud collaboration and browser workflows than a desktop-style same-document multi-window editing entry. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports new windows and tabs, but its workflow is page- and workspace-based rather than traditional document editing in the same file. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed mainly for PDF opening and viewing, not for editing the same word-processing document in multiple windows. |
| Official Source | — | View and compare documents side by side | Google Docs product page | Keyboard shortcuts | Opening PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to compare different parts of the same document, make synchronized edits, and arrange multiple windows on screen, Open New Window in WPS is a practical fit. Other products also support multi-window, tabbed, or side-by-side workflows, but their official materials focus more on collaboration, page organization, or PDF handling.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long document cross-reference | Editors, students, researchers | Need to view earlier and later content at the same time | Open a new window for the same document and scroll to different positions |
| 2 | Cross-section revision | Writers, proofreaders | Need to revise one section while checking another | Open the same document in different windows and edit with live updates |
| 3 | Window arrangement for comparison | Office users | Frequent switching between windows makes comparison less efficient | Create a new window and then use Arrange All to organize the layout |
| 4 | Multi-point content checking | Reviewers, layout editors | Need to close one window without affecting the document | Close one independent window and continue working in the others |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Open New Window itself does not require membership. The WPS Office pricing page shows differences between the free plan and paid plans in cloud storage, templates, PDF tools, and other advanced capabilities.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Open New Window | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher-capacity plans are available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More templates and related benefits are available |
| PDF and advanced tools | Basic functions | More advanced functions are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open a new window in a document for viewing and editing | Free | This feature is available without a membership requirement |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or advanced PDF tools | WPS Member | Suitable for broader office needs beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page