Use WPS Icon Effect - Shadow through 4 how-to topics, covering preset shadows, custom parameters, the right-click entry, and the side pane entry; 4 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Apply preset shadow effects | Free |
| 2 | 2. Customize shadow parameters | Free |
| 3 | 3. Set shadow from the right-click menu | Free |
| 4 | 4. Adjust shadow from the side task pane | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Apply preset shadow effects
Entry: Graphic Tools tab → Effect → Shadow
- Select the icon that you want to format.
- Click the Graphic Tools tab.
- Click Effect.
- Open Shadow and review the external, internal, and perspective presets.
- Select the preset you want to apply the shadow effect to the icon.
- If you need more control, click More Settings.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The selected icon shows the shadow preset you chose.
- Next step available: You can switch to another preset or continue with detailed settings.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the icon is not selected first, the shadow commands may be unavailable.
- Environment note: Complete these steps in the WPS Presentation editing view.
2. Customize shadow parameters
Entry: Graphic Tools tab → Effect → Shadow → More Settings → Object Properties → Shadow
- Select the icon that you want to edit.
- Click Effect on the Graphic Tools tab.
- Open Shadow and click More Settings.
- In the right-side Object Properties pane, find the Shadow section.
- Adjust the preset, color, transparency, size, blur, angle, and distance as needed.
- Review the live preview and keep the settings that fit your slide.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The Object Properties pane shows the current shadow settings.
- Next step available: You can continue refining the effect and see changes immediately.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Very strong settings can reduce icon clarity.
- Environment note: Check the result against your slide background before finishing.
3. Set shadow from the right-click menu
Entry: Right-click the icon → Set Object Format
- Select the icon.
- Right-click the icon.
- Choose Set Object Format.
- In the right-side Object Properties pane, locate the shadow settings.
- Adjust the shadow style or parameters as needed.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The Object Properties pane opens on the right.
- Next step available: You can complete the shadow setup directly in the pane.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Right-clicking a blank area will not open the selected icon's formatting options.
4. Adjust shadow from the side task pane
Entry: Side task pane → Properties
- Select the icon that you want to edit.
- Click Properties in the side area.
- Find the shadow settings in Object Properties.
- Adjust the effect and review how it appears on the slide.
Success Criteria
- Visual result: The Object Properties pane is open and the shadow settings are visible.
- Next step available: You can keep refining the effect without leaving the current slide.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no icon is selected, the pane may show settings for a different object.