Set Background Format in WPS Presentation opens the background formatting pane for slide design control; this guide covers 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
Set Background Format is a built-in entry in WPS Presentation on Windows for opening the background settings pane and managing slide background styles from one place.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the background pane from the Design tab.
- Open the same background settings from the slide thumbnail right-click menu.
- Open background settings from the editing canvas right-click menu and continue adjusting solid fill, gradient fill, picture or texture fill, pattern fill, hide background graphics, color, transparency, Apply to All, and Reset Background.
This feature is useful when you want to keep a presentation visually consistent, update one slide quickly, or apply the same background style across multiple slides.
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 for local background editing; downloading, installation, and account-related actions require internet access |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Presentation file and have permission to edit the current presentation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, load any presentation, and confirm that the Background command or Set Background Format entry is available from the Design tab or right-click menu |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation, you can open the background formatting pane from Design > Background or from right-click menus, then adjust solid fill, gradient fill, picture or texture fill, pattern fill, transparency, hide background graphics, Apply to All, and Reset Background. | Word lets users change page background color from Design > Page Color and use Fill Effects for gradients, textures, patterns, or pictures, but this is designed for document pages rather than presentation slides. | Google Slides lets users change the background color or image for one slide or the whole presentation, and users can add the result to the theme. | Notion focuses on page styling such as text color, highlights, icons, covers, and page appearance, rather than a slide background formatting pane. | Acrobat lets users add backgrounds to PDF pages and later update or remove them, which fits PDF page editing rather than live presentation editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: one pane brings together multiple background fill options and batch application controls. Distinct: users can open the same settings from the top ribbon or two right-click paths during editing. | Compared with WPS: Word background tools are oriented to document page appearance and do not follow a slide-based workflow with thumbnail entry points and Apply to All for presentation backgrounds. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides supports color and image backgrounds, but the cited help page does not show matching options for pattern fill, texture fill, hide background graphics, or Reset Background in the same way. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for page styling and content organization than slide background management across a presentation. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat background tools are for PDF page processing after document creation, not for presentation background editing inside a slide workspace. |
| Official Source | — | Word background color | Google Slides background | Notion page styling | Acrobat add background |
Overall Conclusion
WPS keeps background formatting close to the presentation editing workflow, with direct entry points and a single pane for both slide-level and presentation-wide changes. It is especially practical when you need to standardize slide backgrounds, adjust transparency, or apply one background style across the deck.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardize the whole deck background | Report creators | Slides look inconsistent across the presentation | Open the background pane, set the style, and use Apply to All |
| 2 | Emphasize one slide visually | Teachers and students | One slide needs a different visual focus | Select the target slide and set a solid, gradient, or picture background |
| 3 | Replace a template background | Template users | Master background elements affect readability | Use Hide Background Graphics or Reset Background |
| 4 | Create a branded cover slide | Marketing and sales teams | A cover slide needs brand colors or textures quickly | Use color, picture, or texture fill options |
| 5 | Improve readability | Everyday office users | Background contrast makes content hard to read | Adjust color and transparency for a clearer result |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Set Background Format entry | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Depends on the current account plan | Depends on the selected membership plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation background editing | Free | This feature itself is available for regular background setup tasks |
| Broader office work that needs more advanced benefits across modules | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other advanced benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page