WPS Background Gradient Fill is a Slides feature for setting gradient colors and parameters for slide backgrounds; it includes 4 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None specified | Available in WPS Slides environments that support background settings |
About This Feature
Overview
Background Gradient Fill in WPS Slides lets you set a gradient background for the current slide or an entire presentation. You can apply preset gradient colors directly, or open the Object Properties panel to customize gradient style, angle, color stop color, position, transparency, and brightness.
Core tasks include:
- Apply a preset gradient fill for a slide background.
- Customize gradient parameters for a presentation theme.
- Open background settings from different entry points.
- Apply the same effect to all slides.
This feature is useful for business presentations, courseware, product showcases, and event slides that need a more consistent visual style.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local background editing; keep a network connection available if account benefits need to be recognized |
| Other | Open an editable presentation in WPS Slides |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open WPS Slides, and check whether the Background entry is available on the Design tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports preset gradient fills for slide backgrounds and also supports custom gradient style, angle, color stop color, position, transparency, and brightness, with an option to apply the result to all slides. | PowerPoint supports gradient fills for slide backgrounds and lets users adjust fill type, direction, angle, and related gradient settings for presentation design. | Google Slides officially supports changing a slide background to a color or image, while its help content focuses on color and image backgrounds rather than a matching gradient parameter panel like WPS. | Notion mainly focuses on page organization and content styling, and its official help content does not describe a slide background gradient editing feature equivalent to WPS Slides. | Adobe Acrobat mainly focuses on PDF viewing, editing, and commenting, and its official product information does not center on slide background gradient editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both preset gradient fills and detailed parameter controls, and it also offers multiple entry points such as the Design tab and right-click menus for background editing. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint also supports gradient backgrounds, but its workflow and control layout are organized around the PowerPoint interface. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides is more oriented toward quickly changing a background color or image, and its official help page does not highlight the same level of color stop control described for WPS. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to collaborative documents and knowledge organization rather than slide background design. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better suited to PDF workflows and is not a parallel slide background design tool. |
| Official Source | — | Add a background color, gradient, texture, pattern, or picture | Change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Customize and style your content | Adobe Acrobat overview |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Background Gradient Fill is well suited to slide background design on Windows because it combines quick preset application with detailed gradient controls. For users who want to keep a consistent look across multiple slides, it provides a direct workflow inside WPS Slides.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improve a business presentation cover | Office users | A cover slide looks flat and lacks visual depth | Apply a preset gradient fill to add depth quickly |
| 2 | Keep courseware visually consistent | Teachers and trainers | Multiple slides use inconsistent background styles | Customize a gradient and use Apply to All for the full deck |
| 3 | Adjust colors for a product showcase | Marketing and sales users | Background colors do not match brand colors | Adjust color stop colors and angle for a closer brand style |
| 4 | Build atmosphere for event slides | Design collaboration users | A solid background does not create enough visual impact | Use gradient style and brightness settings to improve the mood |
| 5 | Rework an existing template | General office users | The current template background does not fit the new topic | Open Format Background from the right-click menu and reset the gradient parameters |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Apply some preset gradient fills | ✅ | ✅ |
| Use some preset fill colors marked for members | ❌ | ✅ |
| Customize gradient style and parameters | ✅ | ✅ |
| Apply the background to all slides | ✅ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation editing | Free | Covers most background gradient editing and parameter adjustments |
| More preset fill color choices | WPS Member | Gives access to some preset fill colors marked for members |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page