This section covers 4 how-to topics for WPS Themes on macOS, including opening the theme gallery, applying a theme from the featured panel, viewing more themes, and switching themes from the sidebar.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the theme gallery | Free |
| 2 | 2. Apply a theme from the featured panel | Free |
| 3 | 3. View more themes | Free |
| 4 | 4. Switch themes from the sidebar | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the theme gallery
Entry point: Design tab → drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery
- Open the presentation you want to edit.
- Click the Design tab at the top.
- Click the drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery.
- Browse the available theme list.
Success Criteria
- UI state: A theme list or theme panel is displayed.
- Next actions: You can continue by selecting a theme to apply.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you are not in the presentation editing view, you may not see entries under the Design tab.
- Environment limits: If some themes need to load online, keep your internet connection available.
2. Apply a theme from the featured panel
Entry point: Design tab → drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery
- Click the Design tab at the top.
- Click the drop-down button on the right side of the theme gallery.
- Open the featured theme panel and browse the available themes.
- Click the theme you want.
- Wait for the theme to be applied to the current presentation.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The presentation's colors, fonts, or overall page style change.
- Next actions: You can continue editing or switch to another theme.
- No side effects: Existing text and slide content remain in the presentation.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you click several themes in a row, it may be hard to tell which one was applied last.
- Environment limits: If an online theme loads slowly, wait a moment and then check the page again.
3. View more themes
Entry point: Design tab → More Themes
- Click the Design tab at the top.
- Click More Themes.
- Open the theme library and browse different themes.
- Click the theme you want to apply.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The theme library page or panel opens successfully.
- Next actions: You can continue choosing from a broader set of themes and apply one.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: It is easy to confuse More Themes with the current featured theme list and repeat the same search.
- Environment limits: Keep your internet connection available when opening more online themes.
4. Switch themes from the sidebar
Entry point: Right task pane → Change Theme button
- Look at the right sidebar in the presentation editing view.
- Click the Change Theme button.
- Browse the available theme options in the panel that opens.
- Click the target theme to apply it.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The theme panel opens on the right and shows multiple theme options.
- Next actions: You can switch themes directly and continue editing the current presentation.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the right sidebar is collapsed, it may look like the Change Theme entry is missing.
- Environment limits: If the window is narrow, you may need to expand the sidebar before viewing all content.