This guide covers 5 core tasks for creating a new document in WPS on macOS, including 4 tasks available without membership and 1 membership-related task.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the How-to Index |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index |
| Version scope | No version restriction | Supported across WPS client versions |
| New document shortcut | Ctrl+N | Use it in the document editing window |
About This Feature
Overview
Creating a New Document is a common WPS feature on macOS for starting a new Writer document from a blank page or from a template.
Core tasks include:
- Create a blank Writer document from the home screen for quick drafting.
- Create a blank Writer document from the menu bar while another file is already open.
- Create a new Writer document from the tab bar for multi-document work.
- Create a document from an online template when you want a ready-made layout.
- Create a document from a local template when you want to reuse template files stored on your Mac.
This feature is useful for daily writing, office drafting, template-based document creation, and document preparation before sharing or collaboration.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | A network connection is not required for blank documents; online templates and collaboration features require internet access |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended when using online templates, cloud documents, or collaboration features |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer package and complete setup by following the installation prompts |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS and confirm that entries such as New, Writer, and Templates are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports creating Writer documents from the home screen, menu bar, tab bar, online templates, and local templates. | Supports creating a new blank document from File > New and also starting from templates. | Supports creating a new document, importing an existing file, and continuing editing in the browser. | Supports creating a new page from the sidebar button or shortcut, then starting from a blank page, template, or imported content. | Supports creating a blank PDF on desktop and then adding text, images, or form fields. |
| Official Source | — | Create a document in Word | Create your first document in Google Docs | Create a page | Create a PDF from scratch |
Advantage: It combines blank document creation, tab-based creation, online templates, and local templates in one desktop workflow.
Overall Conclusion
If you mainly work with text documents on macOS and want quick access to blank files, tabs, and templates in one place, WPS provides a focused desktop workflow. If your work is centered more on Word-based environments, browser collaboration, page-based knowledge work, or PDF creation, the official workflows from those products may fit better for those specific needs.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start a blank draft quickly | Everyday office users | Need to begin writing right after opening the app | Create a blank Writer document from the home screen |
| 2 | Create another file while editing | Multitasking users | Need a new file without leaving the current document | Use the menu bar or tab bar to create another document |
| 3 | Apply a ready-made layout | Students, admin staff, and marketing users | Do not want to format from scratch | Create a document from an online template |
| 4 | Reuse a saved template | Users with fixed document formats | Need to follow a local template standard | Create a document from a local template |
| 5 | Prepare a file before sharing | Team members | Need to create a file before sending it for collaboration | Create the document first, then use Share |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create blank Writer documents | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create from the menu bar or tab bar | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use online templates | Some templates are available | More templates are available, including some marked for members |
| Create from local templates | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Create blank documents and do basic editing | Free | Suitable for blank document creation, basic writing, and local template use |
| Use online templates often and need more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better for frequent template use and cross-device document management |
How to Subscribe
- Visit Subscribe to WPS Premium to review the currently available plans.
- Before upgrading, check whether the template you want is marked as a membership item.
Source: WPS Office pricing page