Apply Background to All Slides in WPS on iOS lets you quickly sync the current slide background across an entire presentation; 3 core tasks in total, 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related.
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 |
| Membership limit | None for this feature | You can use this feature directly |
| Version limit | No specific version gate listed | Using the latest WPS Office version is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Apply Background to All Slides is a presentation editing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It lets you take the background already set on the current slide and apply it to the full presentation in one step.
Core capabilities include:
- Sync the current slide background to all slides to reduce repeated page-by-page edits.
- Update the visual style of a full deck more quickly when you need a consistent look.
- Adjust individual slides again after the batch action if some pages need a different background.
This feature works well for class materials, business reports, event decks, and other presentations that need a consistent visual style. It helps you finish background cleanup faster on mobile and reduces mismatched slide backgrounds.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally on iOS or iPadOS |
| App version | The latest WPS Office version is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local background editing; downloading the app and account-related services require internet access |
| Other | Open an editable presentation in WPS Presentation and set a background on the current slide first |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to your account, and open a presentation file |
| Post-install check | Open a presentation, go to Tools, then Design, and confirm that background-related options are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS on iOS, you can set the current slide background first and then use Apply Background to All Slides to sync it across the presentation. | PowerPoint supports changing slide backgrounds with color, picture, texture, or pattern, and includes an Apply to All option for the presentation. | Google Slides lets you change a slide background color or image and apply it to the whole presentation through Add to theme. | Notion Presentation Mode turns page sections into slides, but its official help does not describe a dedicated slide background tool that applies one slide background across a deck. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding or updating backgrounds in PDFs, but this is designed for PDF pages rather than slide-based presentation editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The feature is built into the mobile presentation editing flow on iOS. Distinct: It is convenient when you already have one slide styled and want to reuse that background across the deck. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents the same outcome clearly, but the referenced guidance is centered on desktop and web workflows rather than an iOS-first presentation path. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on theme-based presentation styling and background changes through theme controls. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward page-based presenting instead of traditional slide background batch editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page backgrounds, not presentation slide background syncing. |
| Official Source | — | Change the background of slides | Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Presentation mode | Add backgrounds to PDFs in Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to make slide backgrounds consistent from an iPhone or iPad, WPS provides a direct workflow inside mobile presentation editing. Other products also support background or page styling, but their official guidance emphasizes different product types or editing models.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consistent backgrounds for teaching slides | Teachers and trainers | Course slides use mixed background styles | Set one slide background and apply it to all slides |
| 2 | Faster final edits for business reports | Office users and project teams | Updating backgrounds slide by slide takes time before a meeting | Use Apply Background to All Slides once to unify the deck |
| 3 | Reusing an event deck style | Marketing and event planners | A new visual style needs to replace old backgrounds in many slides | Use the current slide as a sample and sync it across the file |
| 4 | Quick mobile revisions | Users working on iPhone or iPad | It is inconvenient to fine-tune every slide while away from a computer | Complete the background sync directly on iOS |
| 5 | Keeping a few slides different | Users who want special cover or ending slides | The deck needs both consistency and a few exceptions | Apply the background to all slides first, then edit selected slides again |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Background to All Slides | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Based on what is shown in the product | Includes access to more premium features and extended benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation background updates | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction |
| Broader advanced office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools, cloud space, or other premium benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page