Use WPS Drawing Tools on iOS through 9 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add Text Inside a Shape | Free |
| 2 | 2. Edit Text Inside a Shape | Free |
| 3 | 3. Rotate a Shape | Free |
| 4 | 4. Change Wrapping Settings | Free |
| 5 | 5. Change Border Line Style | Free |
| 6 | 6. Adjust Object Order | Free |
| 7 | 7. Change Horizontal Alignment | Free |
| 8 | 8. Change Border Color | Free |
| 9 | 9. Change Border Thickness | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add Text Inside a Shape
Entry: Tools → Drawing Tools → Add Text
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Tap Add Text.
- Enter the text you want inside the shape.
Success Criteria
- The selected shape shows editable text.
- You can continue editing the text inside the same shape.
Tips While Using
- Select the target shape first.
- This action is not available in reading mode.
2. Edit Text Inside a Shape
Entry: Select shape → Floating toolbar → Edit Text
- Select the shape you want to update.
- Tap Edit Text on the floating toolbar.
- Change the text inside the shape.
Success Criteria
- The existing text becomes editable.
- The updated text stays inside the current shape.
Tips While Using
- If the shape is not selected, the related floating toolbar entry may not appear.
3. Rotate a Shape
Entry: Select shape → Floating toolbar → Rotate
- Select the target shape.
- Tap Rotate on the floating toolbar.
- Adjust the shape to the direction you need.
Success Criteria
- The shape changes direction.
- The rotated shape remains in the current document position.
Tips While Using
- Confirm that the correct shape is selected before rotating it.
4. Change Wrapping Settings
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Wrap
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Choose the wrapping type you need in the Wrap area.
Success Criteria
- The layout relationship between the shape and surrounding text changes.
- You can switch wrapping types based on the page layout you want.
Tips While Using
- Different wrapping types change how the shape sits with nearby paragraphs.
5. Change Border Line Style
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Border Line Style
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Change the border type in the Border Line Style area.
Success Criteria
- The shape border style changes.
- The new line style applies to the selected shape.
Tips While Using
- The change applies only to the currently selected shape.
6. Adjust Object Order
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Object Order
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Choose Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, or Send to Back in the Object Order area.
Success Criteria
- The front-to-back relationship between overlapping objects changes.
- Hidden or overlapping content is arranged more clearly.
Tips While Using
- This is easier to check when multiple objects overlap on the page.
7. Change Horizontal Alignment
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Horizontal Alignment
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Choose Align Left, Center, or Align Right in the Horizontal Alignment area.
Success Criteria
- The shape follows the selected horizontal alignment.
- The page layout looks more organized.
Tips While Using
- Check the page layout first so you can choose the most suitable alignment.
8. Change Border Color
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Border Color
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Choose the color you want in the Border Color area.
Success Criteria
- The shape border shows the new color.
- The color change applies only to the selected shape.
Tips While Using
- To update another shape, select that shape separately.
9. Change Border Thickness
Entry: Select shape → Tools → Drawing Tools → Border Thickness
- Select the shape.
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the Drawing Tools tab.
- Adjust the border thickness in the Border Thickness area.
Success Criteria
- The border width changes.
- You can see the result directly on the current page.
Tips While Using
- Very thin borders can make color changes less noticeable.