WPS Normal View is the default presentation editing view in WPS Presentation; 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 |
| Version restriction | None | Normal View is available directly in WPS Presentation |
About This Feature
Overview
Normal View is a built-in editing view in WPS Presentation on Windows. It is used to display slide thumbnails, the current slide editing area, and the notes area or status bar within one workspace.
Core tasks include:
- Switch to Normal View: Open the default editing view from the View tab.
- Review the Normal View layout: Check the thumbnail pane, main editing area, and bottom notes or status area together.
- Return from another view: Go back to the standard editing workspace when you need to continue editing.
This view is useful for daily presentation editing, slide order review, and page-by-page content updates. It helps you keep the slide list and current slide content visible in one interface. For users searching how to use normal view in WPS on Windows, this is the main editing workspace for routine slide work.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required to switch views |
| Other | WPS Presentation must be installed, and a presentation file should be open |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation notes | Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Presentation to use Normal View |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Presentation, open the View tab, and confirm that the Normal View entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides the default presentation editing view with slide thumbnails, the current slide editing area, and a bottom notes or status area. | PowerPoint provides Normal view for creating and designing slides, with a thumbnails pane, slide pane, and notes pane. | Google Slides provides a slide filmstrip and a main editing canvas for online slide editing and organization. | Notion provides page and block editing for documents and team knowledge, rather than a slide-based multi-pane presentation editing view. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on viewing and editing PDF files rather than slide-based presentation editing layouts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Direct access from the View tab. Distinct: It combines slide navigation and current-slide editing in one routine workspace for presentation editing on Windows. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint offers a similar Normal view structure for slide editing, with comparable pane-based editing. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides offers a similar editing layout in the browser, with stronger web-centered collaboration workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page-based content organization than slide-by-slide presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is designed for PDF workflows, not for presentation page editing in a Normal view layout. |
| Official Source | — | Use Presenter View in PowerPoint | Google Slides product page | Notion Help Center | Acrobat desktop help |
Overall Conclusion
Normal View is a practical choice for users who need a steady presentation editing workspace. WPS is closer to Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides for slide-based editing tasks, while Notion and Adobe focus on different content formats and workflow goals.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily slide editing | Office users | Need to review slide order while editing the current slide | Use Normal View to keep thumbnails and the editing area visible together |
| 2 | Presentation structure adjustment | Presentation creators | Hard to locate a target slide in a longer deck | Use the thumbnail pane to switch slides quickly |
| 3 | Notes review | Presenters and report makers | Need to check notes while editing slides | Review the bottom notes area in Normal View |
| 4 | Returning from another view | New users | Unsure how to get back to the standard editing workspace | Click Normal View on the View tab to return |
| 5 | Multi-slide proofreading | Teachers and trainers | Need to review formatting across multiple slides | Move through slides in Normal View and edit page by page |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Switch to Normal View | ✅ | ✅ |
| Review the Normal View layout | ✅ | ✅ |
| Return to Normal View from another view | ✅ | ✅ |
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily presentation editing | Free | Normal View itself is available directly and supports routine editing needs |
| Broader office needs with extra premium services | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need other premium benefits in WPS Office |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page