WPS Icon Gradient Fill helps you apply gradient fills to icons in presentations; this guide covers 5 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon Gradient Fill is a WPS Presentation feature on Windows that lets you apply gradient color transitions to icons and refine the visual result with additional fill settings.
Key capabilities include:
- Apply a gradient fill from the Graphic Tools tab.
- Use More Fill Colors to access more preset gradient options.
- Open More Settings to refine the fill in the Object Properties pane.
- Adjust gradient style, angle, gradient stop color, position, transparency, brightness, and whether the gradient rotates with the shape.
- Recognize when some fill styles are membership-related.
Common use cases include presentation cover design, icon styling, brand color alignment, and visual emphasis for key content.
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 gradient editing; internet access is needed for download and subscription |
| Other | Insert or select an icon object in WPS Presentation before applying fill settings |
Download & Installation
Before using this feature, install WPS Office for Windows and open a presentation that contains an icon.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, select an icon, and confirm that options such as Graphic Tools, Fill, and More Settings are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Applies preset gradients to presentation icons and supports detailed adjustments in Object Properties, including style, angle, stop color, position, transparency, brightness, and rotation behavior. | Microsoft Support documents gradient fills for shapes through Shape Fill and More Gradients, with controls for type, direction, and gradient stops. | Official public help content mainly shows shape fill and custom color entry points, without the same level of icon-specific gradient controls described here. | Official help content focuses on page icons, uploaded icons, and page styling rather than presentation icon gradient fills. | Adobe Express supports custom gradients with multiple color swatches and gradient adjustments, mainly for design canvas and background creation. |
| Official Source | — | Add a gradient color to a shape | edit gradient | Style & customize your page | Create custom gradients in Adobe Express |
Advantage: WPS keeps preset application and detailed icon fill adjustments in a focused presentation editing workflow.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to edit icon gradients directly inside a presentation, WPS provides a focused workflow with both quick presets and detailed parameter controls. Microsoft offers mature shape gradient tools, while Adobe Express is more design-canvas oriented. Google and Notion documentation is more centered on general styling or page appearance.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presentation cover enhancement | Presenters and trainers | Icons look flat on title slides | Apply preset gradients to improve visual depth |
| 2 | Brand color alignment | Marketing and brand teams | Icons do not match brand colors | Adjust gradient stop colors and positions to fit brand transitions |
| 3 | Key icon emphasis | Product, operations, and project teams | Important icons do not stand out enough | Refine brightness, transparency, and angle for emphasis |
| 4 | Consistent icon styling | Template creators | Multiple icons look inconsistent | Reuse similar gradient styles and fine-tune parameters |
| 5 | Rotation-aware icon effects | Design-focused presentation creators | Gradient direction looks off after icon rotation | Use the rotate-with-shape option for a more consistent result |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic icon gradient fill | Yes | Yes |
| Preset gradient styles | Yes | Yes |
| Some fill styles | Limited | Yes |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | Unlimited |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need occasional icon gradient edits | Free | Suitable for basic gradient setup and regular presentation editing |
| You create branded presentations often or need broader benefits | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need more styles, templates, and cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- Visit Subscribe to WPS Premium and choose the plan that fits your needs.
- Review the plan comparison on the purchase page if you want to compare available benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page