How to Use WPS Insert Icons on Windows

Use WPS Insert Icons on Windows through 4 how-to topics: open the icon entry, find icons, insert and adjust icons, and identify membership-marked assets; 3 topics are free and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the icon entry

Entry path: Insert > Icon

1. Open the WPS Writer document that you want to edit.
2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the icon.
3. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
4. Click Icon to open the icon library panel.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The icon library appears in a side panel or pop-up panel.
• Next action available: You can continue to browse categories or search by keyword.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not place the cursor first, the icon may be inserted in an unexpected position.
• Environment note: If the asset library loads slowly, check your internet connection.

2. Find icons by category or keyword

Entry path: Insert > Icon

1. After opening the icon library, browse the visible categories first.
2. Choose a category that matches your document topic.
3. To locate an icon faster, enter a keyword in the search box.
4. Click the target icon in the results to preview or select it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The icon library shows results related to the selected category or keyword.
• Next action available: You can choose the target icon and continue with insertion.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the keyword is too broad, the result list may be too large. Try a more specific term.

3. Insert an icon and adjust its size and color

Entry path: Insert > Icon

1. In the icon library, click the icon that you want to insert into the document.
2. Select the inserted icon.
3. Drag the control points to resize the icon.
4. Use the relevant graphic tools or color options to change the icon color.
5. Move the icon as needed and continue your document layout.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The icon appears in the document, and its size or color changes visibly.
• Next action available: You can continue to copy, move, align, or save the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the icon is not selected first, size or color changes will not apply to the target object.

4. Identify and use membership-marked icon assets

Entry path: Insert > Icon

1. Open the icon library and browse the available assets.
2. Look for membership marks on icons.
3. Choose an icon without a membership mark first, or sign in with an account that has the relevant access.
4. Confirm your access before inserting the icon you need.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can distinguish standard assets from membership-marked assets.
• Next action available: You can choose icons that match your current account access.

Tips While Using

• Membership note: Some icon assets require the relevant membership access before use.
• Common mistake: If you select an asset without checking its mark first, you may run into access limits later.