Open New Window in WPS is a presentation viewing feature that creates another window for the current file; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Open New Window is a built-in presentation view feature in WPS Office for macOS. It creates another window for the current presentation so you can view and edit different parts of the same file at the same time.
Core capabilities:
- Create another window for the current presentation without duplicating the file.
- Keep edits in sync across windows because both windows point to the same document.
- Use it together with window arrangement tools to review multiple views more efficiently.
This feature is useful for comparing slides, checking layout consistency, and editing one slide while referencing another. It helps reduce repeated page switching during presentation editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for macOS |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for opening a new window locally |
| Other | You need to open a presentation first before creating another window for the current file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation and any presentation file, then confirm that the Open New Window entry is available on the View tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Creates another window for the current presentation and lets you view or edit the same file in multiple windows with synced content. | Microsoft Support describes viewing files in split and multiple windows, including side-by-side viewing and split panes in Word and Excel. | Google Docs Help explains how to create, view, and download files, and notes that shared file changes appear as others edit. The cited page does not describe a dedicated same-file new-window command. | Notion Help documents desktop shortcuts for opening a new Notion window and opening a page as a new window. | Adobe Acrobat Help explains opening PDFs in the app, from the file system, or in a browser, and switching between open documents from the Window menu. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It directly creates another window for the current presentation file. Distinct: edits remain synced across windows for same-file comparison and slide review. | Compared with WPS: the cited Microsoft page focuses on side-by-side viewing and split panes rather than a presentation-specific same-file window command in this source. | Compared with WPS: the cited Google page focuses on file creation, viewing, and collaborative editing, but does not present a dedicated same-file new-window workflow in this source. | Compared with WPS: Notion supports opening pages in new windows, but its workflow is page-based rather than presentation slide editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on opening and viewing PDF documents, and this source does not describe a same-file synced editing window for presentation work. |
| Official Source | — | View files in split and multiple windows | Create, view, or download a file | Keyboard shortcuts | Opening PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to review different parts of the same presentation at once, Open New Window in WPS fits that workflow directly. Other products also support multi-window or multi-document viewing, but their cited official guidance focuses on broader document, page, or PDF viewing scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compare different slides | Presentation editors | Frequent switching between slides interrupts review | Open the same presentation in two windows and stay on different slides |
| 2 | Check layout consistency | Designers and presenters | It is hard to compare formatting across slides quickly | Keep different slides visible in separate windows for side-by-side review |
| 3 | Edit while referencing | Teachers and trainers | One slide needs updates while another slide is used as reference | Use one window for reference and the other for editing |
| 4 | Work across multiple displays | Users with external monitors | One window does not provide enough viewing space | Place different windows on different screens |
| 5 | Review with arranged windows | Users checking a full deck | Multiple open windows can become hard to organize | Create another window and then arrange windows for easier review |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open New Window | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template access |
| Some advanced PDF and AI tools | Limited | More advanced tools available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open another window for a presentation on Mac | Free | This feature is available without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or additional advanced tools | WPS Premium | A membership is more suitable for broader office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page