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Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use WPS Icon Effect - Soft Edges through 4 how-to topics on Windows; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Apply a Soft Edge EffectFree
22. Customize the Soft Edge EffectFree
33. Set Soft Edges from the Right-Click MenuFree
44. Set Soft Edges from the Side Task PaneFree

How-to Guide

1. Apply a Soft Edge Effect

Entry path: Graphic Tools tab > Effects > Soft Edges

  1. Select the icon that you want to edit.
  2. Click the Graphic Tools tab at the top of the window.
  3. Click Effects.
  4. Select Soft Edges, then choose a preset point value.
  5. If you want more control, click More Settings to open the effect settings pane.

Success Criteria

  • The icon edge shows a softer and more blurred transition.
  • When you select the object again, the soft edge effect remains applied.

Tips While Using

  • A larger preset value creates a softer edge.
  • If no icon or graphic object is selected, the effect entry may be unavailable.

2. Customize the Soft Edge Effect

Entry path: Graphic Tools tab > Effects > Soft Edges > More Settings > Object Properties > Soft Edges

  1. Select the icon that you want to edit.
  2. Click the Graphic Tools tab.
  3. Click Effects.
  4. Select Soft Edges and click More Settings.
  5. In the right-side Object Properties pane, find the Soft Edges setting.
  6. Enter a value or drag the control to set the size from 0 pt to 100 pt.
  7. Review the live preview and click a blank area to finish.

Success Criteria

  • The current soft edge size is shown in object properties.
  • The icon edge updates as the size value changes.

Tips While Using

  • A larger value makes the icon edge more blurred.
  • Very large values may reduce edge detail.

3. Set Soft Edges from the Right-Click Menu

Entry path: Right-click the icon > Format Object

  1. Select the icon that you want to edit.
  2. Right-click the icon.
  3. Select Format Object.
  4. In the right-side Object Properties pane, find the soft edge settings and adjust them.

Success Criteria

  • The Object Properties pane opens on the right side.
  • You can change the soft edge effect directly in the pane.

Tips While Using

  • This entry is useful when you want to open settings without switching tabs.

4. Set Soft Edges from the Side Task Pane

Entry path: Side task pane > Object Properties

  1. Select the icon that you want to soften.
  2. Click the Object Properties button on the side.
  3. Find the soft edge settings in the Object Properties pane.
  4. Adjust the size value and review the live result on the slide.

Success Criteria

  • The task pane stays open for continuous adjustment.
  • The icon edge updates immediately after the value changes.

Tips While Using

  • This method is useful when comparing several values in sequence.