How to Use WPS Background Layout on Windows

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use Background Layout with 4 how-to topics to complete background adjustment, layout switching, and result checking; 3 topics are available without membership and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the Background Layout entry

Entry point: Design tab → Background / Layout button

  1. Open the target presentation.
  2. Make sure the document is in editing mode.
  3. Open the Design tab on the top menu bar.
  4. Click the Background or Layout-related button to enter the feature.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The background or layout settings area is visible.
  • Next actions: You can continue selecting background effects or page layouts.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the file is not in editing mode, some buttons may not be available.

2. Set Background Layout options

Entry point: Design tab → Background Layout-related panel

  1. Open the Background Layout-related panel.
  2. Select a suitable background or layout option for the current slide.
  3. Adjust the available options in the panel.
  4. Click Confirm to apply the change immediately.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The current slide background or layout has changed.
  • Next actions: You can continue editing text, images, or other page content.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Closing the panel before confirming may cause the current adjustment not to take effect.

3. Use More Settings for advanced adjustments

Entry point: Background Layout → More Settings

  1. Open More Settings in the Background Layout panel.
  2. Adjust the advanced options.
  3. Review the effect with real-time preview.
  4. Click OK to save the settings.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The page shows the updated result after the advanced adjustment.
  • Next actions: You can continue fine-tuning or return to document editing.

Tips While Using

  • Membership: Some advanced features may be related to membership benefits.
  • Environment limits: If online resources or account-based benefits are involved, sign in and keep the network available.

4. Preview and confirm the result

Entry point: Current document editing view → Slide show or page preview

  1. Return to the document after finishing the Background Layout settings.
  2. Check whether the background, text, and object arrangement on the current slide work well together.
  3. Open slide show or preview mode to review the final display.
  4. If needed, return to the settings panel and adjust again.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The final page effect is visible in slide show or preview mode.
  • Next actions: You can continue saving the file or editing the next slide.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Checking only in the editing view may not fully reflect the final presentation result.