WPS Action Settings lets you assign actions to presentation objects when users click or point to them during a slide show; 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
Action Settings is an interaction feature in WPS Presentation for Windows that lets you define what happens when a user clicks an object or moves the pointer over it during a slide show. You can open the Action dialog from the Insert tab and configure separate behaviors for Mouse Click and Mouse Over.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Action Settings dialog from the ribbon and manage object interactions in one place.
- Set a mouse click action for an object, such as a hyperlink, running a program, playing a sound, or using no action.
- Set a mouse over action for hover-based navigation or response effects during a presentation.
This feature is useful for lesson navigation, product demos, booth presentations, and self-guided slide decks. It helps turn static slides into interactive presentation content and supports smoother navigation during playback.
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 | No mandatory internet connection is required for local action setup; if an action opens an external link or program, make sure the target resource is available |
| Other | You need to open and edit a presentation in WPS Presentation; slide show mode is recommended when testing action behavior |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, open any presentation, select an object, and confirm that the Action entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you assign Mouse Click or Mouse Over actions to presentation objects. Available action types include hyperlinks, running a program, and playing a sound for slide show interaction. | PowerPoint supports assigning Mouse Click or Mouse Over actions to action buttons, pictures, and other objects. Official guidance includes linking to slides, web pages, other presentations, running a program, and playing a sound. | Google Slides official help focuses on links and bookmarks. It supports inserting, editing, and removing links in Slides, but the official page does not describe an object-level Mouse Over action flow like WPS. | Notion buttons can open a page or URL and run multi-step automations. This supports page workflows rather than slide show object interaction. | Acrobat supports action buttons in PDF forms and documents. Official guidance includes opening a file, playing a sound, and submitting data, which fits PDF interaction scenarios rather than presentation playback. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS supports both click-triggered and hover-triggered actions in presentation playback. Distinct: the feature is built directly into the presentation editing flow for object-based interaction setup. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint offers a similar action model, but Microsoft also documents extra security considerations for some Run Program scenarios. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides documentation emphasizes links and bookmarks, and the official help page does not describe hover-triggered object actions. | Compared with WPS: Notion buttons are designed for document and database workflows, not for slide show navigation on presentation objects. | Compared with WPS: Adobe action buttons are centered on PDF forms and document interaction instead of presentation slide navigation. |
| Official Source | — | Add commands to your presentation with action buttons | Work with links and bookmarks | Buttons | Setting action buttons in PDF forms |
Overall Conclusion
If you need click-based or hover-based interaction on presentation objects during slide show playback, WPS Action Settings fits that workflow directly. Compared with document links, workspace buttons, or PDF form actions, it is more closely aligned with presentation navigation. For presentation object interaction, WPS and Microsoft PowerPoint are the closest functional match in the official materials reviewed.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Action Settings helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson menu navigation | Teachers and trainers | Need to jump to a specific section during a presentation | Add a mouse click hyperlink action to menu objects |
| 2 | Hover-based prompt slides | Booth presenters and product teams | Want a hover response during playback | Set a mouse over action for the target object |
| 3 | Multimedia response in slides | Marketing and event teams | Need sound feedback from a specific object | Use the Play Sound option in Action Settings |
| 4 | Local program launch from a slide | Internal presenters | Need to open a local program or file from a slide | Assign a Run Program action to the object |
| 5 | Self-guided presentation browsing | Reception desks and showroom visitors | Viewers need to navigate slides on their own | Add actions to navigation objects and use them in slide show mode |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Action Settings | Available | Available |
| Other WPS Office value-added benefits | Depends on the benefits shown for the current account | Includes access to additional membership benefits and services |
| Purchase access | Can view plans | Can subscribe to a plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creating standard presentations and using Action Settings | Free | The feature information shows no membership restriction for this function |
| Using Action Settings together with broader WPS value-added services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need other membership benefits in the same account |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page