Work on the actual file
Place the cursor where the new section should begin.
WPS Office
Section Break Word
Divide a document into sections in WPS Writer when part of the file needs its own page layout or numbering.
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Section breaks affect headers, footers, columns and page setup. Review the scope of each change.
See how it worksWPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Use section breaks for different page settings
01
Section one
Main text
02
Section break
A new layout boundary
03
Section two
Different page settings
An editable starting pointFile tools
About this workflow
Use section breaks for different page settings
Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.
Keep control of the result
Select the appropriate break type for a new page or continuous section.
Review before sharing
Change the intended section’s layout and check neighboring sections.
File formats
DOCXDOCPDF
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How to get started
Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.
WPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft
Use section breaks for different page settings
01
Section one
Main text
02
Section break
A new layout boundary
03
Section two
Different page settings
Choose the boundaryPlace the cursor where the new section should begin.
WPS Office
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs
Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.
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Help and information
Frequently asked questions
This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.
What does this workflow require?
Section breaks affect headers, footers, columns and page setup. Review the scope of each change.
Does this webpage process my file?
No. The download button gets WPS Office for your device. Open your file in the app and follow the described workflow. No file upload or conversion happens on this page.
What should I check before relying on the result?
Change the intended section’s layout and check neighboring sections. Keep the original file and confirm the output in the application or service that will receive it.
What happens when I select the download button?
On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.
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Section breaks affect headers, footers, columns and page setup. Review the scope of each change.