WPS Normal View is the default presentation editing view for working with slide thumbnails and the current slide on macOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Normal View is the default editing view in WPS Presentation on macOS. It is used to show slide thumbnails, the current slide editing area, and the lower notes or status area in one workspace for everyday presentation editing.
Core tasks include:
- Switch to Normal View: Open the default editing workspace from the View tab.
- Review the Normal View layout: Check the thumbnail pane, the main editing area, and the lower notes or status area.
This view is suitable for daily slide editing, reviewing slide order, and updating the current slide while keeping the overall structure visible.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required network connection for local view switching and editing; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed, and a presentation file should be open |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and confirm that the Normal View entry is available on the View tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Normal View in presentations so you can work with slide thumbnails, the main editing canvas, and the lower notes area in one editing workspace. | Word provides Viewing, Reviewing, and Editing modes for document work, but the official page focuses on document mode switching rather than a slide-based presentation editing layout. | Google Slides lets users organize slides from the left panel and switch between filmstrip view and grid view for presentation management and editing. | Notion organizes content through a sidebar and editable blocks, but it does not provide a traditional slide-based normal editing view for presentations. | Acrobat provides page thumbnails in a side panel for navigation and page management in PDFs, but it is not a presentation editing view. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry is directly available from the View tab. Distinct: It keeps slide navigation and current-slide editing in the same workspace. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's cited page centers on document modes, so the workflow is oriented to document editing instead of slide-by-slide presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides emphasizes online collaboration and view switching; WPS provides a direct local editing path for presentation work. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page-based knowledge organization than slide-by-slide presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page viewing and management rather than presentation editing in a normal view workspace. |
| Official Source | — | Document modes in Word | Add, delete & organize slides | Navigate with the sidebar | Page thumbnails and bookmarks in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
Normal View is well suited to presentation editing tasks that require both slide navigation and current-slide editing in one place. For users who want a familiar slide-based editing workspace on macOS, WPS offers a direct and practical workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How It Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily presentation editing | Students, teachers, office users | Need to switch between slides and edit content frequently | Use Normal View to keep thumbnails and the editing area visible together |
| 2 | Reviewing slide order | Report creators and presenters | Need to locate target slides quickly | Use the left thumbnail pane to browse and jump between slides |
| 3 | Editing the current slide | Presentation authors | Need to edit while keeping the deck structure visible | Edit the current slide in the center workspace |
| 4 | Checking speaker notes | Speakers and meeting presenters | Need to review notes while editing slides | Use the lower area to view notes information |
| 5 | Returning from another view | New users | Need a quick way back to the default editing workspace | Open Normal View again from the View tab |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to Normal View | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF and AI tools | Basic or limited access depending on the feature | Broader access and higher usage allowances depending on the plan |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB on the cited pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to switch to Normal View and edit presentations normally | Free | Normal View itself is available without membership |
| You also need more advanced tools, extra cloud storage, or broader feature access | WPS Premium | A membership is more suitable for users who rely on additional advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page