How to Use WPS Object on macOS

Use the Object feature with 2 how-to topics: Create New Object and Create from File. You can start from the How-to Index and follow the steps to complete each task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create New Object

Entry point: top menu bar Insert tab → Object button

1. Click the Insert tab on the top menu bar.
2. Click the Object button.
3. In the Insert Object dialog box, select the Create New option.
4. In the object type list, choose the object type you want to create, such as a DOC document, DOCX document, Microsoft Excel worksheet, Microsoft Excel chart, or Microsoft PowerPoint slide.
5. Click OK to finish inserting the object.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A newly inserted object or object area appears on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can continue to move or resize the object, or double-click it to enter the related editing state.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select the target slide first, the object may be inserted on a different slide than expected.
• Environment limits: The display result of different object types may depend on available local components and file compatibility.

2. Create from File

Entry point: top menu bar Insert tab → Object button → Create from File

1. Click the Object button.
2. In the Insert Object dialog box, select the Create from File option.
3. Click Browse and choose the file you want to insert.
4. If needed, select the Link option to create a linked object.
5. Click OK to finish inserting the object.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The slide shows the inserted file as object content or as an object icon.
• Next actions: You can continue to move the object, adjust the layout, or open the object content when supported.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you choose a file but close the dialog box before confirming, the object will not be added.
• Environment limits: If you use a linked object, later changes to the original file path may affect access.