WPS Background Layout is a presentation editing feature in WPS on macOS for setting slide backgrounds and layout-related visual styles; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | No membership requirement is shown in this guide |
About This Feature
Overview
Background Layout in WPS Presentation helps you adjust slide background effects and layout-related visual presentation on macOS. You can open background settings from the Design tab, set a solid-color or picture background, apply the current background to all slides, and use Slide Master to keep the background style consistent for new slides.
Core tasks include:
- Set the background for the current slide.
- Use a picture as the slide background.
- Apply the current background to all slides.
- Use Slide Master to keep background styles consistent.
This feature is useful for class presentations, business reports, brand decks, and everyday slide design updates.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local background and layout editing does not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installing, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need an editable presentation file; if you use a picture background, prepare the image file in advance |
Download & Installation
Before using Background Layout, install WPS Office for Mac and confirm that WPS Presentation opens normally.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office → open a presentation → confirm that Design or View related entries are available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can open background settings from the Design tab, use solid-color or picture backgrounds, apply the setting to all slides, and use Slide Master to unify background styles. | PowerPoint supports changing slide backgrounds to a picture or color, and lets users apply the change to one slide or the entire presentation. | Google Slides supports templates, themes, backgrounds, and layouts, including color or image backgrounds for one slide or the whole presentation. | Notion supports page icons, cover images, and page styling, but it is centered on page presentation rather than slide-by-slide background editing. | Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Express support templates and AI-assisted presentation creation, but the workflow is more focused on document and generated content creation than direct slide background editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps background setup, apply-to-all actions, and Slide Master background control in one presentation workflow. Distinct: It fits users who want to update an existing slide deck directly. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides strong theme and background controls in PowerPoint, but the cited pages focus on theme/background features rather than the same WPS-specific workflow wording. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides provides clear web-based theme and background controls; WPS emphasizes direct desktop editing steps for background setup and apply-to-all actions in the same editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page covers and workspace presentation, not slide-level background management across a presentation. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on templates, PDF workflows, and generated presentations; WPS is more direct for editing slide backgrounds inside an existing presentation file. |
| Official Source | — | Change the background of slides | Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Page icons & covers | Adobe Acrobat overview |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Background Layout is well suited to users who want to edit slide backgrounds directly in an existing presentation and keep visual styles consistent across slides. If your main task is to set, reuse, and unify slide backgrounds in a desktop presentation workflow, WPS provides a focused path for that work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course slide styling | Teachers and trainers | Slides look plain and need a clearer visual style | Use background settings to add a solid-color or picture background |
| 2 | Consistent business reports | Office users and project managers | Multiple slides do not share the same visual style | Use Apply to All to unify the background across the presentation |
| 3 | Brand deck preparation | Marketing teams and design collaborators | New slides do not keep the same visual style | Use Slide Master to unify background and base layout style |
| 4 | Fast deck refresh | Students and everyday presentation users | A full deck needs a quick visual update | Change the background from the Design tab and apply it in batches |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic background and layout settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Template library scope | Basic templates | More advanced templates and expanded resources |
| Cloud space and some advanced capabilities | Basic quota | Higher quota and more extended capabilities |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday class slides and personal reports | Free | The core background setup, picture background, and apply-to-all workflow are already available for routine use |
| Frequent presentation creation with broader template needs | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who want more template resources and broader office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page