WPS Animation Pane is a panel in WPS Presentation for managing animation effects on the current slide; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Animation Pane is the animation management panel in WPS Presentation on macOS. It helps you review all animation effects on the current slide and manage changes, additions, deletions, ordering, and previews in one place.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Animation Pane from the Animations tab or the right sidebar.
- Manage animation effects by changing, adding, or deleting animations.
- Adjust playback settings such as Start, Direction, and Speed.
- Preview and reorder animations before presenting the slide.
It is useful for classroom presentations, business reports, training decks, and any slide that needs more precise control over animation order.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local animation editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related services |
| Other | Open a WPS Presentation file and select, or prepare to animate, an object on the current slide |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer and complete setup by following the prompts on the download page |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and confirm that the Animations tab is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can open the Animation Pane for the current slide and use it to change effects, add effects, delete animations, set Start, Direction, and Speed, reorder items, preview playback, and start slide show playback. | PowerPoint provides an Animation Pane on the right side of the window, where you can add animations, change order, remove effects, open effect options, and preview results. | Google Slides lets you add or change animations and transitions for text, images, slides, and other objects, and preview them with Play. | Notion offers Presentation Mode that turns a page into slides using divider blocks and presents it in fullscreen, focusing on page-based presentation rather than object-level animation management. | Adobe Acrobat supports fullscreen PDF presentation and page transitions, which is useful for document presentation but not for object-level animation pane management inside slides. |
| Official Source | — | PowerPoint animation pane | Google Slides animations and transitions | Notion Presentation mode | Adobe PDF presentation settings |
Advantage: WPS keeps current-slide animation listing, parameter adjustment, reordering, and preview controls together in one pane for slide editing workflows.
Overall Conclusion
If you need to keep adjusting the order, start behavior, and playback details of multiple animated objects on one slide, WPS Animation Pane fits everyday presentation editing well. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a similar animation-management workflow, while Google Slides, Notion, and Adobe focus more on basic animation, page presentation, or document presentation scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How Animation Pane Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classroom slide sequencing | Teachers and trainers | Key points need to appear in a controlled order | Adjust Start, Speed, and order in the Animation Pane |
| 2 | Business presentation refinement | Office users and sales teams | Slides with many elements can feel uneven during playback | Update effects in one place and preview the result |
| 3 | Pitch deck cleanup | Founders and project owners | Some animations need to be replaced or removed quickly | Change effects or delete animations directly in the pane |
| 4 | Current-slide animation review | All presentation editors | It is hard to confirm whether a slide plays as expected | Use Play or Slide Show to check the result |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic presentation animation editing in WPS Presentation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open and use Animation Pane | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic presentation editing and playback | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional value-added features | Depends on the current account and product page | May include more advanced features and services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creating everyday presentations | Free version | The Animation Pane workflow described here is available for basic animation management |
| Needing broader advanced office or value-added services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want access to more extended capabilities; check the pricing page for current benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- To review current plans and benefit details, visit the official purchase page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page