WPS Split Window lets you view different parts of the same document at the same time; this guide covers 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Split Window is a view feature in WPS Writer that helps you view two areas of the same document at once. It supports both horizontal split and vertical split, which is useful for comparing earlier and later sections in long documents, checking wide-page content, and reviewing one section while editing another.
Core capabilities include:
- Open Split Window quickly from the View tab.
- Choose between horizontal split and vertical split for different document layouts.
- Scroll the two panes independently to compare different sections or pages.
- Cancel the split when you want to return to a single document window.
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 | Split Window is a local view feature and does not require a network connection to work |
| Other | Open a WPS Writer document before using this feature |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer, follow the setup prompts, and launch WPS Office |
| Post-install check | Open any Writer document and confirm that the Split Window entry is visible on the View tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Split the same WPS Writer document horizontally or vertically so you can view different areas at the same time. | Word supports splitting a window into panes and also supports viewing documents side by side. | Google Docs highlights pageless mode, document tabs, and collaboration, but the official product page does not describe split panes for the same document. | Notion supports multiple database views and lets pages open in side peek, center peek, or full page. | Acrobat focuses on comparing two PDF versions with side-by-side comparison and a results summary. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both horizontal split and vertical split inside the same document window. Distinct: It is suited to comparing different positions in one document while editing. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft officially documents split panes, but its public guidance here focuses on pane splitting and side-by-side viewing rather than a horizontal-and-vertical split choice for the same writing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs emphasizes continuous writing, tabs, and collaboration instead of same-document split-pane viewing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward page and database organization rather than split reading inside a word-processing document. | Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF version comparison instead of live split viewing for editing one text document. |
| Official Source | — | View files in split and multiple windows | Google Docs product page | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Compare PDF files |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to compare different positions in the same text document, WPS Split Window offers a direct in-document view option. Other products provide pane views, page previews, or file comparison features, but their primary use cases are different.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Split Window helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compare earlier and later sections in a long document | Writers and editors | Repeated jumping between distant paragraphs slows review | Use horizontal split to view upper and lower sections at the same time |
| 2 | Compare wide-page content | Layout and formatting users | Wide tables or page content are hard to compare by switching back and forth | Use vertical split to compare left and right areas |
| 3 | Review while editing | Proofreaders and reviewers | It is easy to lose your place while checking reference content | Keep one pane on the reference section and edit in the other pane |
| 4 | Check data in one document | Office users | Data in different parts of the same file needs repeated checking | Use two independently scrollable panes for comparison |
| 5 | Return to normal reading | All users | After comparison, you may want a standard single-window view again | Cancel the split to restore one document window |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Split Window | Available | Available |
| Basic document viewing and editing | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF and some extended tools | Depends on the specific feature | Usually available across a broader range of tools |
| Cloud storage and some value-added services | Basic allocation | Higher allocation or additional benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| View different parts of the same document in daily work | Free | Split Window itself is available directly and fits regular reading and editing |
| Need broader office extras in addition to Split Window | WPS Premium | If you also need more advanced tools, cloud storage, or extended services, a membership plan may be a better fit |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page