WPS Icon Rotation helps you adjust icon direction and angle in WPS Presentation; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | 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 | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Icon Rotation is a shape editing feature in WPS Presentation that helps you adjust icon direction, flip orientation, and set an exact angle for better slide layout and visual consistency.
Core capabilities include:
- Use preset rotation commands to rotate an icon 90° left or 90° right, or flip it horizontally or vertically.
- Drag the rotation handle to rotate an icon freely.
- Enter an angle value in object properties for precise rotation from 0° to 360°.
- Open Format Object from the right-click menu and adjust rotation in the side pane.
Common use cases include flow diagrams, decorative icon alignment, consistent slide styling, and quick correction of icon direction.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Icon rotation is a local editing feature and does not require a network connection for normal use |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed, and you should be able to open and edit a WPS Presentation file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Presentation, insert or select an icon, and confirm that entries such as Shape Tools or Home > Arrange > Rotate are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports preset rotation, flipping, dragging the rotation handle, and entering an exact angle in object properties. | PowerPoint supports dragging a rotation handle, rotating 90°, flipping horizontally or vertically, and entering an exact angle in More Rotation Options. | Google Slides provides rotation handles and keyboard shortcuts for object rotation, including 15° increment rotation. | Notion help content mainly covers image cropping, alignment, and repositioning, and does not show a general rotation workflow for icons or page objects. | Adobe Express supports dragging a rotation control and entering a specific numeric value for precise rotation. |
| Official Source | — | Rotate or flip an object in PowerPoint | Keyboard shortcuts for Google Slides | Images, files & media | Rotate your image in seconds |
Advantage: WPS provides multiple entry points in the editing interface, including the top ribbon, Home menu, right-click menu, and object properties pane, which is convenient for both quick edits and precise adjustment.
Overall Conclusion
WPS covers the common icon rotation needs for slide editing, including quick rotation, flipping, free rotation, and exact angle input. If you want to switch between fast commands and detailed adjustment in one editing flow, WPS offers a practical setup for presentation work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting arrow direction in a flowchart | Presentation creators | The icon direction does not match the process flow | Use preset rotation to rotate 90° left or right |
| 2 | Creating a mirrored visual effect | Layout and design users | The icon needs a left-right or up-down mirror effect | Use Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical |
| 3 | Fine-tuning slide visuals | Trainers and presenters | The icon needs a more natural tilted angle | Drag the rotation handle for free rotation |
| 4 | Standardizing icon angles across slides | Template editors | Icon angles are inconsistent across pages | Enter an exact angle in object properties |
| 5 | Opening settings from the shortcut menu | Frequent editors | You want to avoid switching back to the top ribbon repeatedly | Right-click the icon and open Format Object |
Membership & Benefits
Review feature availability and subscription options for WPS Office; this section covers a free-versus-paid overview, recommendations, and how to subscribe.
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic icon rotation editing | Available | Available |
| Preset rotation and flip commands | Available | Available |
| Manual rotation with the handle | Available | Available |
| Exact angle settings | Available | Available |
| Other advanced office benefits | Depends on your current account benefits | Check the plan details on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation creation and editing | Free | Icon rotation tasks are available for normal slide layout and editing work |
| Users who also need more advanced office benefits | WPS Premium | You can compare additional plan benefits on the pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page