Create New Document in WPS helps you quickly start a blank spreadsheet or create a new file from a template on Windows; this guide covers 5 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Includes blank creation, menu-based creation, tab-based creation, and shortcut-based creation |
| Membership-related items | 1 | Some online templates are related to membership benefits |
About This Feature
Overview
Create New Document is a built-in spreadsheet creation feature in WPS Office for Windows. It helps you start a new workbook quickly, either from a blank spreadsheet or from an online or local template.
Core capabilities include:
- Create a blank spreadsheet from the home screen when you want to start entering data right away.
- Create a new file from the File menu while another spreadsheet is already open.
- Add a new spreadsheet from the top tab area when working with multiple files.
- Press Ctrl+N to create a new blank spreadsheet with a keyboard shortcut.
- Start from a template for reports, checklists, schedules, and other structured content.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device in a currently supported system environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Windows |
| Network | A blank spreadsheet does not require a network connection; online templates require internet access |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended when you use online templates or sync-related features |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install check | Open WPS, go to the home screen, and confirm that the New entry is available and Spreadsheet can be selected |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports creating a new spreadsheet from the home screen, File menu, top tab area, keyboard shortcut, and templates. | Word lets users create a document from scratch or from a template through File > New. | Google Docs supports starting from a blank page and also offers templates and building blocks for online documents. | Notion lets users create a new page, use the cmd/ctrl + N shortcut, and start with templates or different content types. | Acrobat focuses on creating PDFs and template-based PDF content rather than standard spreadsheet workbook creation. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides several creation entry points in one Windows desktop app, including the tab plus button and Ctrl+N, which fits repeated spreadsheet creation workflows. It also supports both blank files and template-based starts. | Compared with WPS: the official page highlights blank documents and templates, but does not emphasize a tab-based new-file workflow in the same way. | Compared with WPS: it is more centered on online collaboration and web-based document building, with less emphasis on local spreadsheet-style desktop creation paths. | Compared with WPS: it is organized around pages and blocks instead of a traditional spreadsheet workbook creation experience. | Compared with WPS: it is positioned around PDF creation and template-based PDF design rather than routine spreadsheet workbook creation. |
| Official Source | — | Create a document in Word | Google Docs product page | Create a page | Create PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to start a new spreadsheet file quickly on a Windows desktop, WPS offers several practical entry points in one client. Other products are better aligned with online collaboration pages, general document pages, or PDF creation, depending on the task.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick data entry | Admin staff, finance users, students | Need to open a blank spreadsheet and start typing immediately | Create a blank spreadsheet from the home screen or with Ctrl+N |
| 2 | Multi-file work | Office users | Need to create another spreadsheet while one is already open | Use the File menu or the top tab plus button |
| 3 | Reusing structure | Operations staff, teachers, project users | Rebuilding the same layout takes time | Start from an online or local template |
| 4 | Offline work | Local desktop users | Need to begin editing without internet access | Use blank creation or a local template |
| 5 | Keyboard-first workflow | Experienced users | Mouse navigation feels slower for repeated tasks | Press Ctrl+N to create a new spreadsheet quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create a blank spreadsheet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use Ctrl+N to create a new file | ✅ | ✅ |
| Create from a local template | ✅ | ✅ |
| Download online templates | Some templates are available, while some are limited | More template resources are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily blank spreadsheet creation and basic editing | Free | Common creation entry points and basic creation workflows are available directly |
| Frequent template-based work for reports, plans, or standardized files | WPS Premium | More template resources and additional benefits are available |
| More cloud storage and broader cross-device file management | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who save and sync more files |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- On the pricing page, you can review available plans and benefit details.
Source: WPS Office pricing page