WPS Theme helps you apply a preset visual style across a presentation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | No version threshold is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Theme is a built-in design feature in WPS Presentation on Windows. It is used to apply a unified combination of colors, fonts, and effects to an entire presentation. After a theme is applied, the overall visual style of the slides changes together, which helps you set a consistent design direction early in the editing process.
Core capabilities include:
- Browse and apply a theme from the theme gallery on the Design tab.
- Open the full theme library through More Themes and apply a theme in one step.
- Switch the current theme from the Change Theme entry in the right sidebar.
Common use cases include starting a new presentation with a consistent look, refreshing the style of an existing deck, and comparing multiple visual directions quickly.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows desktop environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Applying local themes usually does not require a network connection; keeping the network available is helpful when opening more online themes |
| Other | You need to be able to open a WPS presentation file and access the Design-related interface |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and confirm that the Design tab is visible at the top of the window |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you apply a presentation theme from the Design tab, the full theme library, or the right sidebar to unify colors, fonts, and effects. | Microsoft Office documents support themes, and theme results are commonly tied to theme colors, theme fonts, and styles. | Google Slides lets users change themes, import themes, and adjust background, layout, and theme colors. | Notion centers on templates and page customization, including text, blocks, and database views, rather than a full slide-theme workflow for presentations. | Adobe Express provides customizable presentation templates with editable colors, fonts, and layouts, and supports export to PowerPoint or PDF. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: theme switching is available directly inside the presentation editing interface. Distinct: the same task can be reached from the top ribbon, the full theme library, and the right sidebar. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft places more emphasis on the broader theme-and-style system across Office apps, while quick theme switching depends on each app interface. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides theme changes are handled in a web-based workflow that fits online collaboration, while WPS is more direct for desktop editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on page templates and workspace organization than on switching presentation themes in an existing slide deck. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Express is more template-first for visual design, while WPS is more direct for changing the theme of an existing presentation file. |
| Official Source | — | Apply a theme in a Word document | Change theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Guide to Notion templates | Adobe Express presentation templates |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Theme is well suited to users who want to unify the visual style of a presentation quickly on a Windows desktop. Other products focus more on web collaboration, template ecosystems, or design-first creation, while WPS is especially practical when you want to change the look of the current presentation directly in the editor.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Theme helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set a consistent style for a new presentation | Students, teachers, and office users | A blank deck has no clear visual direction | Choose a theme directly from the Design tab |
| 2 | Refresh the style of an existing deck | Report and presentation creators | The content is ready but the overall style is inconsistent | Browse the full theme library through More Themes and apply another theme |
| 3 | Compare multiple visual directions quickly | Users exploring several layout styles | It takes time to test different looks one by one | Use Change Theme in the right sidebar to preview and switch themes faster |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of the Theme feature | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional office benefits | Basic access depending on the feature | More advanced capabilities may be included depending on the subscription plan |
| Extended PDF editing and file conversion features | Some capabilities may be limited or provided according to the product page | More advanced office and PDF-related capabilities are commonly included |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need to apply and switch themes in presentations | Free | No membership requirement is described for this feature |
| You also need broader advanced office capabilities | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need more extended office features in addition to presentation work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page