How to Use

This section includes 5 how-to topics for creating a new document in WPS on macOS, covering 4 free topics and 1 membership-related topic.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a blank Writer document from the home screen

Entry path: New → Writer → Blank Writer

1. Double-click the WPS icon on your desktop to open the app and enter the home screen.
2. Click New in the left navigation pane.
3. Select Writer.
4. Click Blank Writer to create the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new blank Writer document opens.
• What you can do next: You can start typing or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose another component by mistake, you may create a spreadsheet or presentation instead of a Writer document.

2. Create a blank Writer document from the menu bar

Entry path: File → New → Blank Writer

1. In an open WPS Writer window, click File in the upper-left area.
2. Select New from the drop-down menu.
3. Click Blank Writer to create the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new blank Writer document is added in the current session.
• What you can do next: You can keep editing the original file or switch to the new one.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the WPS window is not active, the menu action may not respond as expected.

3. Create a Writer document from the tab bar

Entry path: Top tab bar → + → Writer

1. Locate the document tab bar at the top of WPS.
2. Click the + icon to the right of the current tab.
3. Select Writer in the pop-up panel.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Writer tab appears at the top.
• What you can do next: You can switch between multiple document tabs quickly.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose another file type, the new tab will not be a Writer document.

4. Create a Writer document from an online template

Entry path: New → Writer → Select a template

1. Open WPS and click New in the left navigation pane.
2. Select Writer.
3. Browse and choose the online template you want.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to create the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected template opens as a new Writer document.
• What you can do next: You can edit the title, body text, and layout based on the template.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Some templates are marked for members, so check the label before using them.
• Environment: Online templates require an internet connection.

5. Create a Writer document from a local template

Entry path: File → New → Templates on This Computer

1. Click File in the upper-left area.
2. Select New from the drop-down menu.
3. Click Templates on This Computer.
4. Select a template and click Confirm.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected local template opens as a new Writer document.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing and save the file based on that template.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the local template path or file is unavailable, the document may not be created successfully.