WPS Global Search on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Global Search, 3 common question types are entry location, result scope, and chat history filtering; this page includes 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

How do I open the Global Search page?

  1. Find the global search bar at the top of the WPS window.
  2. Click the search bar to open the drop-down menu.
  3. Select Search More to open the full search page.

What can Global Search search for?

  1. Open the search page.
  2. Enter a keyword in the input box.
  3. Review matching results such as users, groups, messages, documents, and chat history.

Can I filter chat history results by time?

  1. Complete one keyword search first.
  2. Open the related chat history results.
  3. Use Filter at the top right to narrow results by sender or sending time.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Global SearchA search method that uses one entry to look up multiple types of collaboration content.
Comprehensive tabThe default result view on the search page that shows matching content from different categories together.
FilterAn action that narrows existing search results by conditions such as sender or time.