How to Create New Documents in WPS Spreadsheets on macOS

Use WPS create new document on macOS through 6 how-to topics, including 4 free topics and 2 membership-related items; choose an entry from the index and follow the steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Quickly create a blank spreadsheet from the home screen

Entry: Home screen > New > Spreadsheets > Blank Document

1. Open WPS Office and go to the home screen.
2. Click New in the left panel.
3. Select Spreadsheets.
4. Click Blank Document.
5. A new blank spreadsheet opens.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new blank spreadsheet editing window appears.
• What you can do next: You can enter data, format cells, or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Blank spreadsheet creation does not depend on online resources.
• It is helpful to save the file name and location soon after creation.

2. Create a spreadsheet from the File menu

Entry: File > New > New / New Excel 2003 File

1. In an open WPS Spreadsheets window, click File.
2. Select New.
3. Choose New or New Excel 2003 File as needed.
4. Open the new spreadsheet file.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new spreadsheet document appears in the current workspace.
• What you can do next: You can edit the new file and still switch back to the original file.

Tips While Using

• If you need an older format, choose the matching file type from this entry.
• After creation, check whether the save format matches your needs.

3. Create a spreadsheet from the tab bar

Entry: The plus button on the tab bar at the top of the window

1. Keep WPS Spreadsheets open.
2. Click the + icon to the right of the current tab.
3. Select Spreadsheets in the pop-up panel.
4. Open the new spreadsheet tab.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new spreadsheet tab appears at the top.
• What you can do next: You can switch between tabs and work on multiple files.

Tips While Using

• This method is useful when you need to create several workbooks in a row.
• If the window is narrow, make sure the tab area is fully visible.

4. Use the keyboard shortcut to create a blank spreadsheet

Entry: Command + N in the editing window

1. Open any WPS spreadsheet editing window.
2. Press Command + N.
3. WPS creates a new blank spreadsheet immediately.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new blank spreadsheet appears.
• What you can do next: You can start entering data right away or save it as a new file.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the active window is WPS Office before using the shortcut.
• If macOS or another app uses the same shortcut, the response may vary on your device.

5. Create a spreadsheet from an online template

Entry: Home screen > New > Spreadsheets > choose a template

1. Open WPS Office and click New in the left panel.
2. Select Spreadsheets.
3. Browse template categories or enter keywords in the search box.
4. Select the template you want and click Use Now.
5. WPS creates a new spreadsheet based on that template.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A spreadsheet with preset content or layout opens.
• What you can do next: You can edit the text, data, and styles in the template.

Tips While Using

• Some templates show membership labels, so check template permissions before use.
• Online templates require an internet connection.
• If loading is slow, try again later.

6. Create a spreadsheet from a local template

Entry: File > New > Templates on My Computer

1. In any spreadsheet file, click File in the upper-left corner.
2. Select New.
3. Click Templates on My Computer.
4. Choose the local template file you want.
5. Create the new spreadsheet document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new spreadsheet based on the local template opens.
• What you can do next: You can keep the template structure and fill in your own content.

Tips While Using

• Save the local template file on your device before starting.
• If the template uses an older format, check layout and compatibility after creation.