WPS Reading View is an in-window presentation preview mode 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 limit | None specified | Available in the current supported WPS Presentation environment |
About This Feature
Overview
Reading View is a preview mode in WPS Presentation that lets you review slides in a window while keeping the application interface available for quick switching between preview and editing. This WPS Office presentation preview mode is useful when you want to check slide flow before a full slideshow.
Core capabilities include:
- Switch to Reading View: Open Reading View from the View tab.
- Open Reading View from the status bar: Use the shortcut at the bottom of the window.
- Turn pages and exit in Reading View: Use the mouse, the Space key, or Esc while reviewing slides.
This feature is useful for presentation review, animation and transition checks, and final confirmation before a live presentation.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows computer environment |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Reading View is a local viewing feature and does not require a network connection |
| Other | WPS Office should be installed, and a presentation file should open normally in WPS Presentation |
Download & Installation
Before using Reading View, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open a presentation file in WPS Presentation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and confirm that Reading View is available on the View tab or the bottom status bar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can open Reading View from the View tab or the bottom status bar to preview slides in a window, move through slides, and exit back to editing. | Word provides Read Mode to hide writing tools and leave more room for pages while reading documents. It is designed for document reading rather than slide preview. | Google Docs provides pageless mode for continuous writing and scrolling in online documents. It focuses on document creation and collaboration rather than a presentation reading view. | Notion provides Presentation Mode that turns page sections separated by divider blocks into slides and opens them in fullscreen. It is based on page content rather than a presentation editor workflow. | Adobe Acrobat provides Read Mode to hide toolbars and panes and show basic reading controls in a floating toolbar for PDF viewing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Built for presentation preview instead of document reading. Distinct: It provides both a ribbon entry and a status bar entry for quick switching between editing and preview. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page here describes document reading tools in Word, so the workflow is centered on reading text documents instead of previewing presentation slides. | Compared with WPS: Google's official page highlights continuous document editing and collaboration, not an in-window presentation preview workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion requires page sections and divider-based slide structure, so it is better suited to page-based presenting than direct slide review in a presentation app. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF reading and viewing controls rather than slide editing and presentation review inside a presentation workspace. |
| Official Source | — | Read documents in Word | Google Docs product page | Presentation mode | Viewing PDFs and viewing preferences |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to preview slide playback while staying close to the editing workspace, WPS Reading View fits that workflow well. The other products also offer reading or presentation modes, but their official pages focus on document reading, online document editing, page-based presenting, or PDF viewing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Reading View helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review presentation content | Presenters, teachers, students | Check how slides look after editing | Open Reading View to preview slide playback in a window |
| 2 | Check animations and transitions | Presentation creators | Review effects without starting a full slideshow | Move through slides in Reading View to inspect timing and transitions |
| 3 | Confirm content before presenting | Meeting and class presenters | Verify slide order before a live session | Open Reading View quickly from the status bar and review slides |
| 4 | Preview inside the app window | Multitasking office users | Keep the desktop and app window available | Use the in-window preview instead of switching to a full slideshow |
| 5 | Return to editing after preview | Editors and revisers | Go back to editing right after checking slides | Press Esc to leave Reading View and continue editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Reading View entry | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| In-window presentation preview | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced WPS Office benefits | Available within the free plan scope | Available according to the benefits listed on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation review and preview | Free | Reading View itself has no membership restriction in this workflow |
| Users who also need more advanced office features | WPS Premium | In addition to Reading View, the subscription can include more advanced features listed on the pricing page |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page