WPS Open New Window on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

When using Open New Window, the most common questions involve sync behavior, window labels, and closing the extra view; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and 3 glossary terms.

FAQ

What should I do if edits are not syncing after I open a new window?

  1. Confirm that both windows are showing the same workbook.
  2. Check whether the window titles use the same file name with different numbers.
  3. If they are different files, return to the original workbook and use View → New Window again.

How do I tell the original window from the new one?

  1. Check the window title.
  2. In most cases, the original window appears as “File Name:1.”
  3. The added window appears as “File Name:2,” and later windows continue with higher numbers.

How to open the same workbook in two windows in WPS on Windows?

  1. Open the workbook in WPS Sheets.
  2. Select the View tab and click New Window.
  3. Move each window to a different area if you want to compare ranges side by side.

Glossary

TermDefinition
New WindowA command that creates another window view for the same workbook that is already open.
WorkbookThe spreadsheet file unit in WPS Sheets, which can contain one or more worksheets.
Window title numberThe number shown in the title when the same file is open in multiple windows, such as :1 or :2.