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Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use WPS Image Alignment through 7 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the menu path and steps for your presentation task.

How-to Index

No.TaskMembership
11. Set the alignment referenceFree
22. Use basic alignment commandsFree
33. Distribute pictures evenlyFree
44. Standardize image sizeFree
55. Use gridlines for alignmentFree
66. Open alignment from the Home tabFree
77. Use alignment from the floating toolbarFree

How-to Guide

1. Set the alignment reference

Menu path: Picture Tools → Arrange → Align → Relative to Slide

  1. Select the picture or pictures you want to align.
  2. Open the Picture Tools tab.
  3. Click Align.
  4. Choose the alignment reference. Available options include aligning relative to the object group, the slide, or the last selected object.

Success Check

  • The alignment reference menu opens.
  • Later alignment commands follow the reference you selected.

Notes

  • If you align relative to the last selected object, the final picture you selected becomes the reference object.
  • If only one picture is selected, some multi-object alignment results may not be obvious.

2. Use basic alignment commands

Menu path: Picture Tools → Arrange → Align

  1. Hold Ctrl and select multiple pictures.
  2. Click Align.
  3. Choose the command you need, such as Align Left, Align Center, Align Right, Align Top, Align Middle, or Align Bottom.

Success Check

  • The selected pictures align to the same edge or center line.
  • The picture layout on the slide looks more consistent.

Notes

  • Before aligning multiple objects, confirm that the alignment reference matches your layout goal.
  • If pictures overlap after alignment, undo the action and choose a different alignment command.

3. Distribute pictures evenly

Menu path: Picture Tools → Align → Distribute Horizontally / Distribute Vertically

  1. Hold Ctrl and select multiple pictures.
  2. Click Align.
  3. Choose Distribute Horizontally to create even spacing across the slide.
  4. Or choose Distribute Vertically to create even spacing from top to bottom.

Success Check

  • Spacing between the selected pictures becomes consistent.
  • The horizontal or vertical arrangement looks more orderly.

Notes

  • Distribution is usually more noticeable when at least three pictures are selected.
  • It is often helpful to complete basic alignment before distribution.

4. Standardize image size

Menu path: Picture Tools → Align → Same Height / Same Width / Same Size

  1. Hold Ctrl and select multiple pictures.
  2. Click Align.
  3. Choose Same Height, Same Width, or Same Size.

Success Check

  • The selected pictures now share the same height, width, or overall size.
  • The slide looks more visually consistent.

Notes

  • After standardizing size, picture content proportions on the page may look different, so review the layout result.
  • If you only need one dimension to match, use Same Height or Same Width first.

5. Use gridlines for alignment

Menu path: Picture Tools → Align → Gridlines / Gridlines and Guides

  1. Click Align.
  2. Choose Gridlines to show or hide gridlines.
  3. Or choose Gridlines and Guides to open more detailed visual alignment settings.
  4. Drag pictures while using the gridlines or guides as placement references.

Success Check

  • Gridlines or guides appear on the slide.
  • You can place pictures more precisely with visual references.

Notes

  • Gridlines are useful for quick position checks, while guides are more useful for fixed layout structures.
  • After finishing the layout, you can hide the visual aids to review the final slide more clearly.

6. Open alignment from the Home tab

Menu path: Home → Arrange → Align

  1. Select the picture or pictures you want to align.
  2. Open the Home tab.
  3. Click Arrange.
  4. Choose Align to open the related commands.

Success Check

  • The alignment menu opens from the Home tab.
  • You can continue with alignment, distribution, or size standardization.

Notes

  • If Picture Tools is not visible, try the Home tab first.
  • Different entry points open the same set of alignment tools.

7. Use alignment from the floating toolbar

Menu path: Select multiple pictures → Floating toolbar → Align

  1. Hold Ctrl and select multiple pictures.
  2. Find Align on the floating toolbar.
  3. Choose the alignment command you want and apply it.

Success Check

  • The floating toolbar shows an alignment entry.
  • You can complete alignment without switching to another tab.

Notes

  • The floating toolbar is more likely to show related commands after multiple objects are selected.
  • If the command does not appear, use Picture Tools or the Home tab instead.