WPS Handout Master is a presentation layout feature for standardizing printed handout pages; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None | Available directly in WPS Presentation |
| Membership limit | None | This feature does not require membership |
About This Feature
Overview
Handout Master is a built-in layout feature in WPS Office Presentation on Windows for adjusting the page structure and visible elements of printed handouts.
Its main capabilities include:
- Entering Handout Master view to edit handout layout in one place.
- Setting page orientation, slide size, and slides per page.
- Controlling whether headers, footers, dates, and page numbers appear.
- Adjusting background color, fonts, and effects.
- Exiting Handout Master after saving the layout changes.
This feature is useful for classroom handouts, training materials, and meeting printouts. It helps standardize handout formatting and reduces repeated page-by-page print adjustments.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local Handout Master editing |
| Other | WPS Presentation must be installed, and a presentation file must be open for editing |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation, go to the View tab, and confirm that the Handout Master entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Handout Master view for setting slides per page, handout orientation, placeholders, and background styles. | PowerPoint provides Handout Master for changing handout layouts, orientation, headers, footers, and other print-related elements. | Google Slides mainly provides print settings for handout-style output and page layout choices, without an official Handout Master view described in its help content. | Notion supports exporting content to PDF for sharing, but its official help focuses on page export rather than presentation handout master editing. | Adobe Acrobat supports printing multiple pages per sheet, which is focused on output layout rather than presentation handout master editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: lets you manage handout layout and visible elements in one editing view during presentation preparation. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint offers a similar handout master workflow for presentation printing. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides is more centered on print output settings, with less handout layout control in an editing view. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for document export rather than slide handout master formatting. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is more suitable for final-file print arrangement than for editing presentation handout masters. |
| Official Source | — | Create or change a presentation's handout | Print your Google Slides presentation | Export your content | Print multiple pages per sheet using Acrobat or Reader |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to standardize handout page structure while editing a presentation, WPS Handout Master fits that workflow well. Microsoft PowerPoint offers a similar capability, while Google, Notion, and Adobe focus more on printing or export workflows for different use cases.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Training handout printing | Trainers | Need to standardize how many slides appear on each page | Use the slides-per-page setting in Handout Master |
| 2 | Classroom material distribution | Teachers | Need page numbers and dates on handouts | Use placeholder settings to control visible elements |
| 3 | Meeting material preparation | Administrative and project staff | Handout orientation or page proportion does not fit the output | Adjust orientation and slide size in page settings |
| 4 | Branded handout output | Business users | Handout background style is inconsistent | Use background settings to unify colors, fonts, and effects |
| 5 | Final handout review | All presentation editors | Need to return to normal editing quickly after setup | Use Close to exit Handout Master |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Enter Handout Master view | ✅ | ✅ |
| Page settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Placeholder settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Background settings | ✅ | ✅ |
| Other account benefits | Available according to the account's current benefits | Available according to the account's current premium benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily handout editing and printing | Free | Handout Master itself has no membership restriction for standard setup tasks |
| Need additional account-level premium features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need other premium benefits in the same account |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page