WPS Icon Outline is a formatting feature in WPS Slides for adding and adjusting outline lines around icons; 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 |
| Membership limit | None | Icon outline entry points are available directly |
| Version limit | None | Available in supported WPS Slides environments |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon Outline helps you add outline lines to icons in a presentation and adjust the outline color, thickness, and dash style so icons look clearer and stand out more on the slide.
Core tasks include:
- Apply an icon outline: Use the Outline command on the Graphic Tools tab for quick formatting.
- Customize an icon outline: Open More Settings and Object Properties for more line options.
- Set it from the Home tab: Use Shape Outline to change the border.
- Set it from the right-click menu: Open Format Object to access the side pane.
- Set it from the task pane: Adjust the border directly in the Properties pane.
This feature is useful for presentation covers, consistent icon styling, and highlighting key visual elements. It helps when icon edges are hard to see or when icon styles need to look more consistent across a slide deck.
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 network connection is required for local formatting; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access |
| Other | The related commands appear after you insert and select an icon object in WPS Slides |
Download & Installation
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the WPS Office installer and complete the setup with the installation wizard |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Slides, insert or select an icon, and confirm that commands such as Graphic Tools and Outline are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you add an outline to an icon and set theme colors, gradient fill, other border colors, Eyedropper, thickness, dash styles, and more detailed options in Object Properties. | Microsoft support pages describe Shape Outline for changing the color, thickness, and style of a shape border, and for removing the border. | Google official help covers adding borders to images, while Google Slides developer documentation includes border weight and dash style controls for supported elements. | Notion officially supports page icons, uploaded icons, and color styling for some content, but it does not describe an equivalent presentation icon outline workflow. | Adobe Express lets you customize shapes with Border style, Border Thickness, Fill, Border, and Opacity. |
| Official Source | — | Add or remove a border on a text box, shape, or SmartArt graphic | Crop & adjust images; Class Border | Style & customize your page | Add and customize shapes |
Advantage: WPS provides several entry points for the same task, so you can apply a quick outline and continue fine-tuning in the side pane.
Overall Conclusion
If you need how to add an outline to an icon in WPS for presentation editing, WPS offers a workflow that is closely aligned with slide design tasks. Other products provide border or styling features for shapes, images, or page icons, but their editing targets and usage scenarios are not exactly the same.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strengthening icons on a presentation cover | Presentation creators | Icons are not clear enough on a complex background | Add an outline and adjust its thickness and color |
| 2 | Keeping page visuals consistent | Brand designers and trainers | Multiple icons do not look consistent | Apply a unified outline color and line style |
| 3 | Highlighting key information | Speakers and instructors | Important icons do not stand out enough | Use a more visible outline color or dash style |
| 4 | Fine-tuning visual details | Advanced editors | Quick menus do not provide enough detail | Open Object Properties for more line settings |
| 5 | Editing through multiple entry points | Users with different editing habits | Switching between workflows feels inefficient | Use Graphic Tools, Home, right-click, or the side pane as needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic icon outline settings | Available | Available |
| Detailed icon outline settings | Available | Available |
| WPS Standard core office capabilities | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Some advanced services and extended benefits | Limited by plan | Provided based on the purchased plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to format icon outlines in presentations | Free version | This feature itself has no membership restriction and can handle common border settings directly |
| You also need more cloud storage or additional services | WPS membership | Suitable if you also need cross-device access, storage, or more advanced services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page