How to Use WPS Background Picture on Windows

Use Background Picture with 3 how-to topics, including applying a preset background, replacing the background from the thumbnail pane, and replacing the background from the editing area; 1 topic is available without membership and 2 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Apply a Background Picture

Entry: Design tab → Background drop-down button

1. Select the slide where you want to set the background.
2. Click the Design tab at the top of the window.
3. Click Background.
4. Select the category you want in the tab area.
5. Hover over a background picture to preview the effect.
6. Select the picture you want and apply it.
7. If you want more resources, click More Images at the bottom of the background picture area to expand the gallery.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected slide shows the new background picture effect.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing text, shapes, and other slide elements.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select the target slide first, you may apply the background to the wrong page.
• Permissions or membership: Some background picture resources require membership.
• Environment note: An internet connection is recommended when online image resources need to load.

2. Replace the Background Picture from the Thumbnail Pane

Entry: Right-click the slide thumbnail on the left → Change Background Picture

1. In the slide thumbnail pane on the left, right-click the slide whose background you want to replace.
2. Select Change Background Picture.
3. In the dialog box, choose a new local image file.
4. Click Open to finish the replacement.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target slide background is updated to the selected local image.
• What you can do next: You can continue adjusting the content layout and style on that slide.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Right-clicking the wrong thumbnail may replace the background on a different slide.
• Environment note: Make sure the local image file is accessible.

3. Replace the Background Picture from the Editing Area

Entry: Right-click a blank area in the slide editing area → Change Background Picture

1. Right-click a blank area in the slide editing area.
2. Select Change Background Picture.
3. In the dialog box, choose a new local image file.
4. Click Open to finish the replacement.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current slide background is replaced with the new local image.
• What you can do next: You can continue previewing, editing, and saving the presentation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you right-click on an object instead of a blank area, the expected menu may not appear.
• Permissions or membership: If a resource flow involves membership materials, follow the on-screen prompt shown in the app.
• Environment note: It is recommended to choose an image close to the slide ratio for a more natural display result.