WPS New User Group on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using New User Group, common questions usually focus on group structure, member assignment, and later editing; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between a user group and a department?

  1. A department usually reflects a fixed structure in the enterprise organization chart.
  2. A user group is a flexible member collection that can span multiple departments for project teams, approval teams, or other functional groups.
  3. When you need temporary collaboration or permission-based member management, a user group is often more suitable.

Can one member join multiple user groups?

  1. Yes. One member can join multiple user groups at the same time.
  2. When creating or editing a user group, you can add the same member to different groups based on business needs.
  3. It is helpful to use clear naming rules so each group purpose stays easy to identify.

Can I rename a user group after it is created?

  1. Yes. In the user group list, select the target user group first.
  2. Click the more options button.
  3. Open the edit view, update the name, and save the change.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Category groupA higher-level container used to organize multiple related user groups.
User groupA member collection organized by purpose, permissions, or collaboration scope.
Available usersA setting that defines who can use the user group or related scope.
Parent groupThe higher-level group that the current user group belongs to.