Create Group Chat in WPS on Windows helps you start a multi-person conversation from the collaboration message panel; 1 core task, 1 available without membership, and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Membership limit | None | The Create Group Chat entry is available directly |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is stated in the current material |
About This Feature
Overview
Create Group Chat in WPS on Windows lets you quickly invite multiple coworkers into one conversation from the collaboration message interface, making it easier to discuss tasks, projects, and short-term coordination items in one place.
This feature supports the following actions:
- Open the Create Group Chat entry from the message list area.
- Search for members in the selection panel.
- Select people from Recent or Contacts.
- Review selected members and the member count on the right side.
- Create the group and enter the chat window immediately.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows desktop environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An active internet connection is needed to load collaboration messages and contacts |
| Other | Sign in to an available WPS collaboration account and make sure your contact list is accessible |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Windows installer, complete the setup wizard, and sign in to your account |
| Post-installation check | Open the WPS collaboration message interface and confirm that the Create Group Chat entry is visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can click Create Group Chat in the collaboration message interface, search for members, choose people from recent contacts or the organization contact tree, and enter the new chat window after creation. | Teams supports starting and naming a group chat, adding people, and viewing the participant list. | Google Chat supports group direct messages by entering multiple names, then continuing the conversation and sharing files. | Notion mainly supports collaboration through teamspaces, comments, and @mentions. It can create a teamspace and add members, but it does not provide the same native group chat entry. | Acrobat mainly supports shared review and commenting workflows. It can invite collaborators to review and comment on PDFs, but it does not provide the same native group chat flow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the entry is placed directly in the message interface. Distinct: member selection combines search, recent contacts, organization contacts, and a live selected-count preview in one panel. | Compared with WPS: it supports naming a group chat and adding people later, but the flow is designed as a broader chat experience. | Compared with WPS: it supports group direct messages, but member selection mainly depends on entering names. | Compared with WPS: it is better aligned with page collaboration and knowledge organization than instant group messaging. | Compared with WPS: it is better aligned with document review and feedback than instant multi-person messaging. |
| Official Source | — | Chat with others in Microsoft Teams | Create, send and reply to messages in Google Chat | Intro to teamspaces | Share PDFs for review |
Overall Conclusion: WPS keeps group chat creation close to the daily collaboration entry point, which is useful when you need to pull several coworkers into one conversation quickly. Microsoft and Google provide mature chat products, while Notion and Adobe are more focused on content collaboration and review workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temporary project discussion | Project members | Several coworkers need to join one conversation quickly | Start a group chat directly from the message interface and select the needed members |
| 2 | Cross-team coordination | Business and support teams | Contacts are scattered and one-by-one outreach is slow | Select members in batches from the organization contact tree |
| 3 | Follow-up with recent collaborators | Frequent collaborators | Recent contacts need to be reached again quickly | Select members directly from the Recent tab |
| 4 | Member confirmation before sending | Team leads or coordinators | The participant list must be checked before the chat is created | Review the selected member list and count in the Selected area |
| 5 | Immediate entry into a new group | All collaborators | After creation, users do not want to search for the conversation again | Enter the new group chat window immediately after creation |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps | Available | Available |
| Create Group Chat | Available | Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Limited or separated by feature | Usually available with broader access |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily group chat creation and basic office work | Free plan | This feature is directly available and fits routine collaboration |
| Ongoing use of advanced tools and larger cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other extended capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- Visit Subscribe to WPS Premium and choose the plan that fits your needs.
- Review the feature scope for each plan on the pricing page before completing the subscription.
Source: WPS Office pricing page