WPS Animation Timing helps you control how slide animations start, how long they run, and how long they wait before playing; 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 Timing lets you set how an animation starts, how long it lasts, and how much delay it has before playback begins. It helps you control animation rhythm and sequence in a presentation.
Core tasks include:
- Set animation timing in one place for Start, Duration, and Delay.
- Choose how an animation starts, including On Click, With Previous, and After Previous.
- Set duration in seconds for animation playback.
- Set delay in seconds before an animation begins.
This feature is useful for classroom presentations, product demos, process walkthroughs, and step-by-step slide explanations.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local timing adjustments; network access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | The object must already have an animation effect before timing settings can be adjusted |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, go to the Animations tab, and confirm that timing-related controls are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you adjust Start, Duration, and Delay for objects that already have animation effects, directly from the Animations tab. | PowerPoint officially supports On Click, With Previous, After Previous, plus Duration and Delay for animation timing. | Google Slides officially supports animations and transitions, and lets lists animate one click at a time while presenting; public help content provides less detail on fine-grained timing controls. | Notion officially offers a presentation mode for pages, but no official page was found describing object-level animation timing controls comparable to slide animation timing. | Adobe Express officially supports Click order to control the sequence of animated objects and media, and includes settings such as delay duration for presentation playback. |
| Official Source | — | Animate text or objects | Add or change animations and transitions | March 26, 2026 – Notion 3.4, part 1 | Change the order of animations and media in presentations |
Advantage: The main timing controls are grouped together around Start, Duration, and Delay, which is convenient for adjusting slide rhythm quickly on Mac.
Overall Conclusion
If you want to adjust animation start behavior, playback length, and delay quickly on macOS, WPS keeps the most common timing controls in a focused editing area. Microsoft and Adobe also provide strong official animation control options, while Google and Notion are described more around basic animation or page presentation workflows in their public official materials.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How Animation Timing Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Step-by-step teaching slides | Teachers and trainers | Content appears too early for the audience to follow | Use Start and Delay to reveal content in sequence |
| 2 | Product presentation decks | Product, sales, and operations teams | Key points appear too quickly or unevenly | Use Duration and Start settings to keep a steady presentation pace |
| 3 | Process explanation slides | Project managers and consultants | Multiple objects appear in a confusing order | Use With Previous or After Previous to organize playback order |
| 4 | Self-running display slides | Event and retail display users | Too much manual clicking is needed | Set some animations to play automatically in sequence |
| 5 | Emphasis slides | Students and office users | Important content does not stand out enough | Adjust Duration and Delay so key content appears more clearly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Area | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic animation timing settings | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion tools | Partially limited | More features available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday slide editing and animation timing adjustments | Free | Animation timing itself is available for regular presentation editing |
| Users who also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who need more features across modules |
How to Subscribe
- Subscription page: Go to the membership page
Source: WPS Office pricing page