How to Use WPS Background Gradient Fill on Windows

Use Background Gradient Fill with 4 how-to topics, including applying a preset gradient, customizing gradient parameters, opening settings from the slide thumbnail menu, and opening settings from the editing canvas; 3 topics are available without membership and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Apply a Preset Gradient Fill

Entry point: Design tab → Background button drop-down menu → Gradient Fill

1. Select the slide where you want to set the background.
2. Click the Design tab at the top.
3. Click the Background button.
4. In the Gradient Fill area, select the preset gradient color you want.
5. Click the preset to apply it to the current slide.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The current slide background shows the selected gradient effect.
• Next actions: You can continue editing text and shapes or switch to another slide.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select the target slide first, you may apply or review the effect on the wrong slide.
• Membership: Some preset fill colors are marked for members and require WPS membership.

2. Customize a Gradient Fill from the Design Tab

Entry point: Design tab → Background button → More Fill Colors

1. Select the slide where you want to set the background.
2. Click the Design tab at the top.
3. Click the Background button to open the Object Properties panel on the right.
4. In the Object Properties panel, select Gradient Fill.
5. Set Gradient Style, Angle, Color Stop Color, Position, Transparency, and Brightness as needed.
6. If you want to apply the current gradient background to all slides, click Apply to All at the bottom.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The right-side panel shows the selected gradient settings, and the current slide background updates at the same time.
• Next actions: You can continue fine-tuning the settings or save the presentation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Changing only one parameter without checking the full visual result may produce an unbalanced background.
• Environment limits: The presentation needs to be open in an editable state.

3. Set a Gradient Background from the Slide Thumbnail Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu on the left slide thumbnail → Format Background

1. In the left slide thumbnail pane, right-click the slide where you want to set the background.
2. Select Format Background.
3. In the Object Properties panel that opens on the right, select Gradient Fill.
4. Set the gradient parameters you need.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The Object Properties panel opens on the right, and the target slide shows the gradient background effect.
• Next actions: You can switch to other thumbnails and repeat the setup.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you right-click the wrong thumbnail, the changes will be applied to a different slide than expected.

4. Set a Gradient Background from the Editing Canvas Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu in the slide editing canvas → Format Background

1. Right-click a blank area in the slide editing canvas.
2. Select Format Background.
3. In the Object Properties panel that opens on the right, select Gradient Fill.
4. Set the gradient parameters you need.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The current slide shows the new gradient background effect.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting the settings or apply them to all slides.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you right-click an object instead of a blank background area, a different menu may open.