How to Use WPS Lock Aspect Ratio on Windows

Use Lock Aspect Ratio with 2 how-to topics, both available from picture-related controls in WPS Slides for locking proportions and resizing images proportionally.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Lock or unlock aspect ratio from Picture Tools

Entry point: Select a picture → Picture Tools → Size area → Lock Aspect Ratio

1. Select the picture you want to edit in your presentation.
2. Click the Picture Tools tab.
3. Find the Lock Aspect Ratio checkbox in the Size area.
4. Select the checkbox to lock the picture proportion.
5. Clear the checkbox if you want to set width and height separately.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The Lock Aspect Ratio checkbox in Picture Tools shows the updated state.
• Next actions: You can continue entering width or height values or keep adjusting the slide layout.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the picture is not selected first, the Picture Tools entry will not appear.
• Environment limits: This feature applies to picture objects. Other object types may use different entries.

2. Resize a picture proportionally while Lock Aspect Ratio is enabled

Entry point: Select a picture → Picture Tools → Lock Aspect Ratio → Width/Height

1. Make sure Lock Aspect Ratio is selected.
2. Change either the width or the height value.
3. Check that the other dimension updates automatically in proportion.
4. Review the image to confirm that it is not stretched or compressed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: After one dimension changes, the other dimension updates automatically.
• Next actions: You can continue fine-tuning picture size, position, or slide layout.
• No side effects: The picture keeps its original proportion and does not become distorted.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you clear Lock Aspect Ratio first, width and height can be changed independently.
• Environment limits: If you resize by dragging picture handles, the final effect depends on the current editing action and interface state.