Use Clear All Backgrounds with 3 how-to topics, including opening the Design tools, clearing all slide backgrounds, and checking the result; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the background tools in Design | Free |
| 2 | 2. Clear backgrounds from all slides | Free |
| 3 | 3. Check the result and continue editing | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the background tools in Design
Entry path: Bottom toolbar > Tools > Design
- Open the presentation that you want to edit.
- Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
- Switch to the Design tab in the tool panel.
- Check whether the background-related command is visible.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Design tab is open.
- Next action available: You can continue to the background command.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the presentation is not in editing mode, the bottom toolbar may not show the full set of commands.
2. Clear backgrounds from all slides
Entry path: Bottom toolbar > Tools > Design > Background > Clear All Backgrounds
- In the Design tab, find the background-related command.
- Tap Clear All Backgrounds.
- If a confirmation prompt appears, confirm the action.
- Wait while WPS removes background settings from all slides in the presentation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Manual background settings are removed from all slides.
- Next action available: You can continue to apply a new background, theme, or layout.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: This action affects all slides in the current presentation, not only the current slide.
- Environment note: Save the file before making the change if you may need to roll it back later.
3. Check the result and continue editing
Entry path: Presentation editing view
- Move through several slides and confirm that the background has returned to the default white state.
- If you need to restore the previous state, use Undo right away.
- If you want to redesign the background, return to the Design tools and apply a new setting.
- Save the presentation after checking the result.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The slide backgrounds are consistent and easier to adjust further.
- Next action available: You can continue editing, save the file, or apply a new background.
- No side effect: The main slide content and layout elements remain available for editing.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you exit without saving after clearing backgrounds, the change may not be kept.