Remove Unneeded Sections from a Reusable Word Document in WPS Writer
Question details
The user wants a safer, faster way to reuse only selected sections from a large master Word document instead of deleting unused project sections by hand each time.
- Product
- WPS Writer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing a large master document that contains optional project sections that need to be reused selectively for different projects.
- Observed behavior
- Manually deleting unused sections is time-consuming, can leave unwanted content behind, and may break formatting or cross-references.
Open the large document in WPS Writer and mark or list the section headings that are reusable. If the master file is a .docx, save a working copy before converting it to a WPS Writer template so the original content remains unchanged.
Save reusable sections as AutoText entries from a WPS Writer template
Use this when you have one master document and want to insert only the sections you need into each new project without deleting anything.
Storing each reusable section as an AutoText entry lets you keep the master content intact while building project documents from a clean template. WPS Writer saves AutoText entries in the template, so they are available whenever you create a document from that template.
Open the large reusable document in WPS Writer, then review the sections you want to reuse.
Click Menu > Save As, choose WPS Writer Template (*.wpt), and save the file to your template folder.
Select all content in the first reusable section, including its heading and any spacing.
Click Insert > AutoText > Save Selection to AutoText Gallery, enter a clear name such as 'Project Scope', and click OK. Repeat for each section.
Create a new document from the template, place the cursor where you need a section, and click Insert > AutoText to choose the saved entry.
Keep each reusable section in a separate document and insert only the files you need
Use this when you prefer file-based reuse instead of AutoText entries, or when different teams maintain individual section files.
Create a clean WPS Writer template with reusable AutoText sections
WPS Writer lets you save a master .docx as a template, store each optional section as AutoText, and then insert only the sections a project needs. You avoid manual deletion and keep Word-compatible formatting without paying for Microsoft Office.
- 1. Open the master file in WPS Writer: Launch WPS Writer and open the large Word document or .docx master file.
- 2. Save it as a WPS Writer template: Click Menu > Save As, choose WPS Writer Template (*.wpt), and save the file to your template folder.
- 3. Store each section as AutoText: Select a reusable section, click Insert > AutoText > Save Selection to AutoText Gallery, and give it a clear name. Repeat for all sections.
- 4. Create project documents from the template: Create a new document from the saved template, then use Insert > AutoText to place only the sections you need into the new document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reuse only parts of a large Word document without cutting and pasting each time?
Yes. In WPS Writer, save the master file as a WPS template and store each reusable part as an AutoText entry. Then insert the required section from Insert > AutoText whenever you create a project document.
Does WPS Writer support Word AutoText or Building Blocks?
WPS Writer supports AutoText entries and can open .docx files that contain Word AutoText. However, some advanced Word Building Blocks gallery behaviors may differ, so recreate the entries in WPS Writer if they do not appear correctly.
How do I save a reusable section as AutoText in WPS Writer?
Select the complete section including its heading, click Insert > AutoText > Save Selection to AutoText Gallery, type a clear name, and click OK. The entry is then available from Insert > AutoText.
Can I insert reusable sections from separate files instead of using AutoText?
Yes. Save each section as its own WPS Writer document, open the target document, place the cursor where the section belongs, and click Insert > Object > Text from File to insert the file.
Will my WPS Writer template still work in Microsoft Word?
WPS Writer can open and save .docx files, so the content can be opened in Microsoft Word. If you need to share the template itself, save a copy in Word Template (.dotx) format for the most predictable compatibility.
