WPS Icon Position helps you place icons on slides in WPS Presentation; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon Position in WPS Presentation is used to adjust where an icon appears on a slide. You can move an icon quickly by dragging it, or set its position more precisely in object properties.
Core tasks include:
- Drag an icon to a new position for quick layout changes.
- Set horizontal and vertical position values in object properties for more precise placement.
- Use alignment-related tools to place an icon in centered or structured layouts more efficiently.
This feature is useful for cover slide layout, training materials, process diagrams, and small visual adjustments in slide design.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local position adjustments; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | WPS Presentation should already be installed, and you should be able to open or create a presentation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation, insert or select an icon, and confirm that the related shape tools and object property entry points are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports dragging icons to reposition them and setting horizontal position, vertical position, and reference points in object properties. | PowerPoint supports gridlines, guides, snap-to-grid, and smart guides to help position objects on slides. | Google Slides supports dragging objects, automatic alignment, rulers, and guides to help place objects on a slide. | Notion supports page icons and draggable content blocks, but it does not provide slide-style coordinate positioning for presentation objects. | Adobe Express supports rulers, guides, and layout guides to help place objects more accurately on a design canvas. |
| Official Source | — | Work with gridlines and use snap-to-grid in PowerPoint | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Style & customize your page | Use rulers and guides in designs |
Advantage: WPS combines quick drag-based movement with property-based position settings in the presentation editor, which is useful when you need both speed and more precise placement.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to position icons inside presentation slides, WPS provides both drag-based movement and property-based position settings in one workflow. Other products also offer ways to place visual elements, but their interfaces, object types, and positioning methods differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cover slide icon layout | Report creators | Icons look uneven on the page | Drag icons into place first, then fine-tune with position values |
| 2 | Process slide arrangement | Teachers and trainers | Multiple icons need to follow a clear order | Combine position settings with alignment-related tools |
| 3 | Poster-style slide design | Marketing and operations teams | Icons need stable spacing from titles and images | Use horizontal and vertical position values for more control |
| 4 | Template revision | Everyday office users | Replaced icons disrupt the original layout | Restore a suitable position through object properties |
| 5 | Fine adjustments | Design collaborators | Dragging alone still leaves small offsets | Use position values and keyboard nudging for final corrections |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Based on the current feature scope, Icon Position itself does not require membership. If you only need to adjust icon placement in presentations, the free version is sufficient for the core workflow. A paid plan is more suitable if you also need broader PDF, cloud, or other added services.
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Adjust icon position | Available | Available |
| Dragging and object property settings | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage and added services | Basic access | More benefits depend on the selected plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to edit presentations and adjust icon positions | Free | The feature is available for the core workflow without membership |
| You also need broader cross-device, cloud, or added office services | WPS Premium | Better suited for users with wider office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page