How to Use

Last updated:July 8, 2026

This section includes 5 how-to topics: blank document creation, template-based creation, file import, creating from scanned images, and AI New. Choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Guide

How-to Index

No.TaskMembership requirement
11. Create a Blank DocumentFree
22. Create from a TemplateWPS Premium required for some templates
33. Import from a FileWPS Premium required
44. Create from Scanned ImagesWPS Premium required
55. AI NewFree

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create a Blank Document

Entry path: WPS Home → + → Writer → Blank

  1. Open WPS and go to the home page.
  2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
  3. Select Writer, then tap Blank.
  4. A new blank document opens in editing mode automatically.

Success Check

  • What you should see: a new blank document editing screen is open.
  • What you can do next: type content, edit the document, and save it.

Notes

  • Save the new document manually to WPS Cloud or local storage as needed.
  • New documents are saved in .docx format by default.

2. Create from a Template

Entry path: WPS Home → + → Writer

  1. Tap the + button and select Writer.
  2. Browse or search for the template you need, such as a resume, contract, or report.
  3. Tap a template to preview it.
  4. Confirm your choice and tap Use Now to create a new document.

Success Check

  • What you should see: the template content is loaded into a new document.
  • What you can do next: edit the text and layout based on the template.

Notes

  • Some templates require WPS Premium.
  • Template resources need an internet connection to load and preview.

3. Import from a File

Entry path: WPS Home → + → Scan → Import File

  1. Tap the + button and select Scan.
  2. Select Import File.
  3. Choose the target file from local storage, recent files, or cloud documents.
  4. Open the file and continue into the editing flow.

Success Check

  • What you should see: the selected file opens successfully.
  • What you can do next: view, edit, and save the file content.

Notes

  • This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • If you need cloud documents, sign in first and keep the network connection available.

4. Create from Scanned Images

Entry path: WPS Home → + → Scan → To Word

  1. Tap the + button and select Scan.
  2. Select To Word.
  3. Choose an image from Photos or take a new picture.
  4. After selecting the image, tap Start Conversion.
  5. Wait for recognition and automatic layout to finish, then tap Export Now to generate the new file.

Success Check

  • What you should see: the image content has been converted into a new Word document.
  • What you can do next: proofread the recognition result and continue editing.

Notes

  • This feature requires WPS Premium.
  • Image clarity affects recognition speed and result quality.
  • Make sure camera or photo library permission has been granted before use.

5. AI New

Entry path: WPS Home → + → Writer → AI New

  1. Open WPS and go to the home page.
  2. Tap the + button in the lower-right corner.
  3. Select Writer, then tap AI New.
  4. WPS creates a new document and opens the WPS Copilot dialog.
  5. Enter your document requirements in the dialog and wait for the generated result.

Success Check

  • What you should see: a new document and the WPS Copilot conversation interface are open.
  • What you can do next: add more requirements, adjust the content, and save the result.

Notes

  • AI New requires an internet connection.
  • More specific prompts usually make the generated content easier to revise.