Common questions about WPS Header and Footer on macOS usually involve display scope, single-slide changes, and removing settings; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Will header and footer content appear during Slide Show?
- Whether footer text, date, and slide numbers appear depends on the options selected in the Header and Footer dialog box.
- If the related items are enabled and applied to slides, they will appear during Slide Show based on your settings.
- If you want to keep the first slide clean, select Don’t show on title slide.
How to edit footer text on only one slide in WPS on macOS?
- Open the slide that you want to change.
- Go to Insert → Header and Footer.
- Edit the footer text and click Apply, not Apply to All.
How do I remove an existing footer or slide number?
- Open the Header and Footer dialog box.
- Clear the items you no longer want to show, such as Footer or Slide Number.
- Click Apply or Apply to All to update the presentation.
Why is the title slide not showing the footer?
- Check whether Don’t show on title slide is selected in the Header and Footer dialog box.
- If it is selected, the title slide will not show the related content.
- Clear that option and apply the settings again to show the footer.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Header and Footer | A settings area used to display supporting information such as date, numbering, and footer text on pages or slides. |
| Slide Number | A numeric marker that shows the order of a slide and helps with navigation during presenting or reviewing. |
| Notes and Handouts | Output pages used for printing or speaker support, with separate header, footer, date, and page number settings. |
| Don’t show on title slide | An option that keeps numbering, date, or footer content off the first slide to maintain a cleaner cover layout. |