Open New Window in WPS lets you open multiple independent views of the same document; 3 core tasks are covered here, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version scope | All supported versions | Available in WPS Office for Windows |
About This Feature
Overview
Open New Window in WPS Writer lets you open the same document in multiple independent windows, so you can view and edit different parts of one file at the same time. Changes made in either window stay synced to the original document, which is useful for cross-reference reading, long-document editing, and side-by-side work on Windows.
Core tasks include:
- Open another window for the same document so you can work in two views at once.
- Arrange multiple windows to compare different sections more easily.
- Confirm that edits stay synced across the same document.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended; this feature is available in all supported versions |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local documents |
| Other | Open a WPS Writer document first, then use Open New Window |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open any Writer document, and confirm that the New Window command is available on the View tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Open multiple independent windows for the same document and keep edits synced to the original file. | Word provides a NewWindow method that opens a new window for the active document, and multiple windows for one document are identified with numbered captions. | Google Docs emphasizes browser-based collaboration, version history, and document tabs; its official product page does not describe a same-document desktop multi-window workflow. | Notion supports opening a new Notion window and opening a page as a new window, with the official guidance focused more on workspace and page navigation. | Acrobat documentation states that multiple windows can be open on the same PDF document. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The command is directly available from View > New Window, and it fits same-document comparison and synced editing in a traditional word-processing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official reference here is developer-oriented documentation rather than a user-facing workflow guide. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs focuses more on cloud collaboration and document organization than on same-document multi-window viewing in a desktop app. | Compared with WPS: Notion's new-window behavior is more page- and workspace-oriented than a classic word-processing comparison workflow. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's multi-window capability is centered on PDF viewing rather than Writer-style document editing. |
| Official Source | — | Word NewWindow method | Google Docs product page | Notion keyboard shortcuts | Acrobat AVDoc reference |
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly need to compare different parts of the same Writer document on Windows, WPS provides a direct entry point and a straightforward workflow. Other products also support related window or collaboration behaviors, but their official documentation focuses more on developer APIs, cloud collaboration, workspace navigation, or PDF viewing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compare distant sections in a long document | Editors, writers, students | You need to read two parts of one file at the same time | Use View > New Window to open another view of the same document |
| 2 | Work across two displays | Dual-monitor users | One window is not enough for reading and editing together | Place each document window in a different display area |
| 3 | Review with arranged windows | Users who prefer side-by-side reading | Switching back and forth in one window is inefficient | Open a new window and then arrange the windows for easier viewing |
| 4 | Check synced edits while revising | Reviewers and proofreaders | You need to confirm how one edit affects another section | Keep different sections open in separate windows and verify updates immediately |
| 5 | Cross-reference content while writing | Report and paper writers | Repeated scrolling slows down citation and reference work | Keep different chapters open in separate windows for comparison |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open New Window | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core Office features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF and extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools are included |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan |
| Templates and extra resources | Basic access | Broader access to advanced resources |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open the same document in multiple windows for daily work | Free | Open New Window itself does not require membership |
| Need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or extra resources | WPS Premium | A better fit when you also need broader office features beyond this window workflow |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page