Use Smart Document Creation with 4 how-to topics, including creating from the Home page new button and creating from the File menu; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create from the Home page New button | Free |
| 2 | 2. Create from the File menu | Free |
| 3 | 3. Create inside WPS Cloud | Free |
| 4 | 4. Create with right-click | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create from the Home page New button
Entry path: WPS Home page → New button (+) → Smart Document
- Open WPS Office and go to the Home page.
- Click the New button at the top of the page.
- In the creation panel, select Smart Document.
- When the blank smart document opens, start entering content.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new blank smart document opens.
- What you can do next: You can edit, share, or continue saving in the cloud.
Tips While Using
- Keep the network connection available so the document can be created and saved to the cloud.
- If your cloud storage is full, creation may not finish.
2. Create from the File menu
Entry path: File menu → New → Smart Document
- Open any existing smart document.
- Click the File menu in the upper-left corner.
- Select New from the drop-down list.
- Select Smart Document to create a new one.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new smart document editing window opens.
- What you can do next: You can continue typing or share the document.
- No side effects: The original document is not deleted by the creation action.
Tips While Using
- Make sure the current window is active before opening the File menu.
- After creation, check that your account is signed in so later syncing is not affected.
3. Create inside WPS Cloud
Entry path: WPS Home page → WPS Cloud → Open any folder → New button in the upper-right area → Smart Document
- On the Home page, open WPS Cloud.
- Open the target folder.
- Click the New button in the folder view.
- Select Smart Document.
- Open the new smart document in the current folder.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The new document is created successfully in the current folder.
- What you can do next: You can edit it directly and manage it in the current folder location.
Tips While Using
- Confirm that the target folder is correct before creating the document.
- If the network is unstable, the cloud directory may load more slowly.
4. Create with right-click
Entry path: WPS Home page → WPS Cloud → Open any folder → Right-click a blank area → New → Smart Document
- On the Home page, open WPS Cloud.
- Open the target folder.
- Right-click a blank area in the folder.
- Select New in the menu.
- Select Smart Document to finish creation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new smart document appears in the current folder and opens in the editor.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing, rename it, or share it.
Tips While Using
- Right-click a blank area in the folder to avoid selecting an existing file by mistake.
- If the full right-click menu does not appear, click a blank area again and retry.