This how-to guide includes 3 topics, all available without membership; use the How-to Index to jump to the task you need and follow the steps.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Use preset 3D rotation styles | Free |
| 2 | 2. Customize 3D rotation settings | Free |
| 3 | 3. Open 3D rotation settings from other entry points | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Use preset 3D rotation styles
Entry point: Picture Tools → Effects → 3D Rotation
- Select the picture that you want to edit.
- Click the Picture Tools tab at the top of the window.
- Click Effects.
- Select 3D Rotation.
- Choose the preset style you want, such as No Rotation, Parallel, Perspective, or Oblique.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The picture shows the selected 3D rotation style.
- Next actions: You can switch to another preset or open more settings to fine-tune the effect.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the picture is not selected first, the Picture Tools tab and related effect controls will not appear.
- Environment limits: This feature is used on picture objects in WPS Slides.
2. Customize 3D rotation settings
Entry point: Picture Tools → Effects → More Settings → Object Properties → Effects → 3D Rotation
- Select the picture that you want to edit.
- Click Effects under Picture Tools.
- Click More Settings to open the Object Properties side pane.
- Under Effects, expand 3D Rotation.
- Adjust settings such as Preset, X Rotation, Y Rotation, Z Rotation, Perspective, and Distance from Ground as needed.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The 3D rotation settings appear in the Object Properties pane, and the picture updates as you change the values.
- Next actions: You can keep adjusting the settings until the picture reaches the angle and perspective you want.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the Perspective value is too large, the picture may look heavily distorted.
- Environment limits: The visible result depends on the current picture size and slide layout.
3. Open 3D rotation settings from other entry points
Entry point: Right-click menu → Format Object; or task pane → Properties button
- Select the picture, then right-click it and choose Format Object. You can also click the Properties button in the task pane.
- In the Object Properties pane on the right, click the Effects tab.
- Expand the 3D Rotation section.
- Continue by choosing a preset or adjusting the rotation settings.
Success Criteria
- UI state: You can open the 3D rotation settings in the right-side pane without going back to the top menu bar.
- Next actions: You can complete the adjustment directly in the current pane.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the selected object is not a picture, the options in the right-side pane may be different.
- Environment limits: Whether the task pane entry is visible depends on the current interface layout.