WPS Icon Effect - Reflection adds a mirror-style reflection effect to icons in presentations; 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 |
| Version limit | None | No version limit is listed for this feature |
| Membership limit | None | No membership limit is listed for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon Effect - Reflection is a presentation feature in WPS Office for Windows that adds a mirror-style reflection to an icon and lets you refine how that reflection looks.
Core capabilities include:
- Apply a reflection preset to an icon.
- Customize reflection settings such as transparency, size, distance, and blur.
- Open reflection settings from the right-click menu.
- Adjust the effect from the Object Properties side panel.
This feature is useful for cover-slide icon styling, product showcase slides, process diagrams, and presentation pages that need stronger visual layering.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows desktop environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local icon effects |
| Other | Insert and select an icon or graphic object in WPS Presentation before applying the effect |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Presentation to use graphic effect features |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Presentation, select an icon, and check whether the Effect entry is available under Graphic Tools |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Adds reflection presets to icons and supports further adjustment of preset, transparency, size, distance, and blur in Object Properties. | Microsoft support articles describe adding Reflection to pictures, shapes, and text boxes, with Reflection Options for further customization. | No official Google Slides help page was found in this review that documents an equivalent built-in object reflection setting. | Notion help pages cover image upload, arrangement, and full-screen viewing, but do not document an object reflection styling feature. | Adobe Express help pages document text shadow effects, but no official page was found in this review for a directly equivalent presentation icon reflection setting. |
| Official Source | — | Add or change an effect for a picture; Add a fill or effect to a shape or text box | Carousel Gallery component | Images, files & media | Apply shadow effects to text in Adobe Express |
Advantage: You can apply a reflection directly from Graphic Tools > Effect > Reflection and continue fine-tuning it in Object Properties.
Overall Conclusion
WPS is well suited to presentation workflows where you want to add a reflection to an icon quickly and then refine the visual details in the same editing flow. Microsoft provides broader official documentation for reflection effects on pictures, shapes, and text boxes, while the official Google, Notion, and Adobe pages reviewed here do not document a directly equivalent icon reflection workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cover slide icon styling | Presentation creators | Icons look flat on title slides | Apply a reflection preset to add visual depth |
| 2 | Product feature slides | Product managers, sales teams | Icons do not match the slide style | Standardize reflection settings in Object Properties |
| 3 | Brand template creation | Design collaborators | Icon styling is hard to keep consistent across slides | Reuse presets and parameter combinations |
| 4 | Highlighting key points | Workplace users | Important icons do not stand out enough | Adjust transparency, distance, and blur for emphasis |
| 5 | Teaching materials | Teachers and trainers | Slide elements need more layering | Add a reflection effect to key icons |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Icon reflection feature in this guide | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Partial access to basic features | Broader editing and conversion features |
| Template downloads | Limited quantity or scope | More template resources |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to apply icon reflection in presentations | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| You also need more PDF, template, and cloud storage features | WPS Premium | Better suited to broader document and resource workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page