How to Create a New Collaborative Document in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 17, 2026

This guide covers 3 how-to topics, including creating a blank document, creating from a template, and creating a file inside cloud documents; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create a Blank Document for CollaborationFree
22. Create from a TemplateMembership-related
33. Create a File Inside Cloud DocumentsFree

How-to Guide

1. Create a Blank Document for Collaboration

Entry: WPS Home page top left → New → Docs/Sheets/Slides → Blank document

  1. Open the WPS Home page and click New at the top left.
  2. Select Docs/Sheets/Slides.
  3. Click Blank document.
  4. WPS creates and opens a new blank document automatically.
  5. Use the Share entry to invite others and continue with collaborative editing.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new blank text document opens.
  • You can continue: You can type, save, and share the document.

Tips While Using

  • Sign in to your WPS account so the document can be saved to the cloud.
  • Keep your internet connection available for sharing and collaboration.

2. Create from a Template

Entry: WPS Home page top left → New → Docs/Sheets/Slides

  1. Open the WPS Home page and click New at the top left.
  2. Select the Docs category.
  3. Browse and choose the template you want.
  4. Confirm the selection to create the new document.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new document opens with template content or layout.
  • You can continue: You can replace the template content and keep editing.

Tips While Using

  • Template-based creation is related to membership benefits, and some templates may require WPS Premium.
  • Check template availability before you start if you need a specific layout.

3. Create a File Inside Cloud Documents

Entry: Open any cloud document → top-left file action button → New

  1. Open any cloud document page.
  2. Click the file action button at the top left.
  3. Select New.
  4. Select Docs to finish creating the new file.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new text file is created in the current workspace.
  • You can continue: You can edit the new file or return to the cloud document list.

Tips While Using

  • This method is useful when you want to add another file without leaving your current cloud document workflow.
  • If the entry is not visible, confirm that you are currently on a cloud document page.