Open New Window in WPS Presentation on Windows creates another window copy of the current presentation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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 view feature in WPS Presentation for Windows. It creates another window copy of the current presentation so you can view and edit different parts of the same file at the same time.
This feature is useful when you need to compare slides, review layout consistency, or reference one part of a presentation while editing another. In practical use, it helps you:
- open another window for the current presentation;
- keep the same file visible in multiple windows;
- work with Arrange All or similar window layout options for side-by-side review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for this local window feature |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed, and a presentation file should open normally |
Download & Installation
Before using Open New Window, install WPS Office on your Windows device and confirm that you can open presentation files.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a presentation, and look for the Open New Window entry on the View tab |
Source: WPS Office Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can create another window copy of the current presentation from the View tab and work on the same file in multiple windows. | Microsoft Support describes side-by-side viewing and split-window workflows for Office files, with emphasis on comparing documents and panes. | Google Slides officially supports slideshow, presenter view, and presentation display options across monitors, but its help content does not describe a desktop-style duplicate window for the same presentation file. | Notion officially supports opening a new Notion window, opening a page as a new window, and opening links in new tabs. | Adobe Acrobat officially supports opening one or more files and switching between open documents from the Window menu when multiple documents are open. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: It is centered on creating another window for the same presentation file, which is helpful for comparing different slide positions while keeping edits in sync. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's cited guidance focuses more on side-by-side viewing and split panes than on a same-presentation duplicate window workflow in presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on browser-based presenting and multi-display presentation options than on same-file editing in duplicated desktop windows. | Compared with WPS: Notion's new-window behavior is designed for pages, tabs, and workspace navigation rather than presentation editing in the same slide deck. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on opening and switching among PDF documents, not on synchronized editing views of the same presentation file. |
| Official Source | — | View files in split and multiple windows | Present slides | Keyboard shortcuts | Opening PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to compare different parts of one presentation while staying in the same file, Open New Window in WPS fits that workflow well. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each provide official multi-view or multi-window options, but their documented focus is different.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reviewing a long presentation | Office users | Switching back and forth between distant slides takes time | Open another window and place each window on a different slide |
| 2 | Editing while referencing the cover or outline | Presentation creators | You need to check one slide while editing another | Keep a reference slide in one window and edit in the other |
| 3 | Checking layout consistency | Designers and reviewers | It is hard to compare styles across slides quickly | View multiple slide positions in parallel |
| 4 | Matching notes with slide content | Trainers and presenters | Different content areas need to stay visible at once | Use separate windows for different slide locations |
| 5 | Closing one window without losing work | General users | There may be concern about affecting the file | The feature creates another window, not another file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Open New Window itself is available without membership. The WPS Office pricing page mainly highlights differences in cloud storage, templates, PDF tools, and other advanced capabilities.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Open New Window | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan page |
| Template resources | Limited access | Broader template access and added benefits |
| Some advanced tools | Limited or plan-based | More advanced capabilities are included by plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use case | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Opening presentations and using Open New Window for daily work | Free | The feature itself is available without membership |
| Needing more cloud storage, templates, or additional advanced tools | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need broader resources and extended capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership purchase: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page