How to Remove Background Images in WPS on Windows

Last updated:July 15, 2026

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Remove a background image from the left thumbnail pane

Entry point: Right-click a slide thumbnail in the left pane → Delete Background Image

  1. In the left slide thumbnail pane, right-click the slide whose background you want to remove.
  2. Select Delete Background Image.
  3. Check whether the slide background has returned to the default state.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The target slide no longer shows the original background image.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing text, shapes, or set a new background.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Make sure you right-click the correct slide thumbnail.
  • Environment note: This action applies to one slide at a time.

2. Remove a background image from the editing area shortcut menu

Entry point: Right-click a blank area in the slide editing area → Delete Background Image

  1. Open the slide you want to edit.
  2. Right-click a blank area in the slide editing area.
  3. Select Delete Background Image.
  4. Check whether the slide background has returned to the default state.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The background image on the current slide is removed.
  • What you can do next: You can continue formatting, saving, or setting a new background on the current slide.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Right-click a blank area so you do not select another object by mistake.
  • Environment note: This action affects only the current slide.

3. Reset the background from the Design panel

Entry point: Design → Background → right-side Object Properties panel → Reset Background

  1. Click the Design tab at the top.
  2. Click Background.
  3. At the bottom of the right-side Object Properties panel, click Reset Background.
  4. Check whether the background settings have been reset.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The current background settings are cleared and restored to the default state.
  • What you can do next: You can set a new background color or background image.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Resetting the background clears the current background-related settings, so confirm before you proceed.
  • Environment note: This method is useful when you want to restore the current background configuration.