This WPS Presentation feature helps you insert and edit math equations on Windows; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Formula is a built-in editing feature in WPS Presentation on Windows for adding mathematical expressions, common equations, and LaTeX-based formula content to slides.
Its main capabilities include:
- Insert formulas from the ribbon: add a preset equation or create a new one from the Insert tab.
- Enter formulas with LaTeX syntax: type common math syntax in the formula input area and review the result.
- Edit formulas with the formula editor: reopen an inserted formula and update symbols, structures, or expression content.
This feature is useful for classroom slides, academic presentations, technical explanations, and training materials where mathematical relationships need to be shown clearly.
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 for a complete formula editing experience |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local formula insertion and editing; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Presentation file and have permission to edit the current file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a presentation, and confirm that the Equation entry is available on the Insert tab |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can insert preset equations, create a new equation, enter LaTeX syntax, and continue editing with the formula editor. | Microsoft Office lets users select Insert > Equation, use built-in equations, create new equations, and access Structures and Convert options in the ribbon. | Google Docs lets users insert equations, choose symbols from equation menus, and use equation shortcuts such as \alpha and superscript or subscript input. | Notion supports block equations and inline equations, and uses KaTeX to render a large subset of LaTeX functions. | Adobe Acrobat desktop help focuses on PDF creation, editing, and object handling, and its public help content does not describe a built-in presentation equation insertion workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps preset equations, new equation insertion, LaTeX input, and follow-up editing in one presentation workflow. Distinct: it is designed for direct slide editing instead of document-only math entry. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides strong equation tools across Office apps, but the official guidance is broader Office-wide guidance rather than a presentation-specific workflow summary. | Compared with WPS: Google's official equation guidance is centered on Google Docs documents, not slide editing in a presentation app. | Compared with WPS: Notion is optimized for notes and document-style pages, not a traditional slide editing interface. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's official help is centered on PDF workflows, so it does not provide a directly comparable slide-based formula insertion path. |
| Official Source | — | Write an equation or formula | Use equations in a document | Math equations | Acrobat Desktop Help |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to insert and revise math equations directly inside presentation slides, WPS Presentation provides a focused workflow for that task. Google Docs and Notion also support equation entry, but their official workflows are centered on document editing rather than slide creation.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Math courseware creation | Teachers and trainers | It is difficult to present equations clearly on slides | Insert a preset equation or a new equation from the Insert tab |
| 2 | Academic presentation layout | Students and researchers | Complex expressions are inconvenient to type manually | Enter formulas with LaTeX syntax and review the result before inserting |
| 3 | Technical solution explanation | Engineers and presenters | Inserted equations often need repeated updates | Double-click the equation and continue editing in the formula editor |
| 4 | Training material preparation | Corporate trainers | Formula styles need to stay consistent across slides | Use symbols and templates in the formula editor for consistent formatting |
| 5 | Reusing presentation content | Office users | Existing equations need quick updates before reuse | Reopen an existing equation and modify its content directly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic formula insertion in presentations | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation components | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced services and selected advanced features | Varies by feature | ✅ More advanced features available |
Source: Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?; WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday courseware and basic presentation editing | Free | The formula insertion workflow itself is available without membership |
| Broader advanced services across WPS components | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional advanced features and membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page