WPS Grouped Icon is a WPS Presentation feature for managing multiple icons as one object; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version restriction | None | Use the available entry points in the current client interface |
| Membership restriction | None | This feature can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Grouped Icon lets you combine multiple icons into one object so you can move them, resize them, or apply styles together. You can also ungroup the combined icons and return them to separate objects.
Core tasks include:
- Group icons: combine selected icons into one object.
- Ungroup icons: split a grouped icon object back into separate icons.
- Use the floating toolbar: group or ungroup after selecting objects.
- Use the right-click menu: access grouping from the context menu.
- Use the Home tab: open Arrange on the Home tab to group or ungroup.
This feature is useful for building diagrams, organizing infographic elements, and adjusting slide layouts more efficiently in a presentation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so all related entry points are visible |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local grouped icon editing |
| Other | Open an editable presentation in WPS Presentation and insert or select multiple icon objects |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation, insert multiple icons, and check whether Group is available in Graphic Tools, the Home tab, or the right-click menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Comparison Item | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core capability summary | Supports grouping multiple icons into one object and ungrouping them later. Entry points include Graphic Tools, the floating toolbar, the right-click menu, and the Home tab. | Microsoft Support describes grouping shapes, pictures, or other objects so they can be moved, resized, rotated, flipped, or formatted together, and ungrouped later. | Google Help states that in Google Slides, you can group multiple objects so they can be used like a single object. | Notion organizes content as blocks that can be transformed and rearranged, but it does not provide slide-canvas object grouping like presentation software. | Adobe Illustrator supports grouping objects so they can be moved, transformed, or edited together, and ungrouping them for individual editing. |
| Official source | — | Microsoft Support: Group or ungroup shapes, pictures, or other objects | Google Help: Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Notion Help Center: What is a block? | Adobe Help Center: Group or ungroup objects |
Advantage: multiple interface entry points make it easier to use the same grouping action from different editing locations.
Overall Conclusion
For presentation editing that involves multiple icons, WPS Office provides a direct way to group and ungroup objects from several interface locations. This makes it suitable for users who want to manage icon layouts as a single unit while still being able to return to individual editing when needed.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How Grouped Icon Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building infographic layouts | Presentation creators | Multiple icons are easy to misalign | Group icons first, then move and resize them together |
| 2 | Adjusting slide composition | Report creators | Several elements need the same size change | Group related icons and adjust them as one object |
| 3 | Editing one detail in a grouped object | Design collaborators | One icon inside a group needs to be changed | Double-click to enter single-icon editing, or ungroup first and then edit |
| 4 | Using context-menu workflows | Frequent editors | Switching tabs slows down editing | Use the right-click menu to group icons directly |
| 5 | Managing objects from the ribbon | Users who prefer ribbon commands | A fixed menu path is preferred | Use Home > Arrange to group or ungroup |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Grouped Icon | Available | Available |
| Ungroup | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Additional value-added features | Depends on the feature | Includes more advanced features and services |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation editing and grouped icon use | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction |
| Broader office needs and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional services or more storage |
How to Subscribe
- To review available plans or subscribe, visit: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page