WPS Display Scale is a zoom control feature for adjusting the slide editing view in WPS Slides 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 | The current topics can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Display Scale is a built-in zoom view feature in WPS Office for macOS that helps you adjust the magnification of the slide editing area in WPS Slides. It is useful when you need to inspect layout details or switch back to an overall page view.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the Display Scale dialog from the View tab and choose a preset percentage or enter a custom zoom value.
- Use the bottom status bar slider, zoom level entry, and quick controls to adjust the current view more quickly.
This feature is useful for checking layout details, reviewing a full slide layout, and switching zoom levels during presentation editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local display scale adjustment |
| Other | You need to open a WPS presentation file and enter the editing interface |
Download & Installation
Before using Display Scale, install WPS Office on your Mac and open the Slides component.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office → open a presentation file → check whether the View tab or the bottom status bar shows display scale controls |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Slides on macOS, you can adjust the editing view through the Display Scale entry on the View tab or from the bottom status bar. | Microsoft Office provides zoom controls through the status bar slider and View tab options such as Zoom and Fit to Window for documents, worksheets, and presentations. | Google Docs Editors lets users change zoom from the toolbar and provides Fit and other view options for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. | Notion Presentation Mode turns a page into a slide deck and enters fullscreen with an automatic zoom-to-fit view, rather than focusing on standard editing zoom controls. | Adobe Acrobat provides zoom buttons, zoom values, and view tools to adjust PDF page magnification. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps both a menu entry and a bottom status bar entry inside the presentation editing interface, which is convenient for switching between detail view and overall layout view while editing. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft covers a wider range of Office apps, but its official guidance is more general across apps instead of focusing on a single presentation editing workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google relies on browser toolbar controls for online files, while WPS keeps the zoom entry concentrated in the local presentation editing interface. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes presenting a page as slides, and its official guidance provides less detail about fine-grained zoom control during regular page editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is centered on PDF viewing and page magnification rather than slide editing. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft zoom help | Google Docs zoom help | Notion Presentation Mode | Adobe adjusting PDF views |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to zoom in on details or review the full layout while editing presentations on macOS, WPS Display Scale fits that workflow directly. Other products also provide zoom-related features, but their focus is broader Office use, browser-based collaboration, page presentation, or PDF viewing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check slide details | Presentation editors | Text, alignment, or graphic details are hard to inspect | Zoom in with Display Scale |
| 2 | Review the full layout | Report and deck creators | It is hard to judge the overall arrangement on a crowded slide | Zoom out to view the whole slide |
| 3 | Switch views quickly | Everyday office users | Editing often requires moving between different viewing scales | Use the bottom status bar slider for quick adjustment |
| 4 | Use preset percentages | New users | It is not always clear which zoom value to enter | Choose a preset percentage in the Display Scale dialog |
| 5 | Set a custom zoom value | Users who need precise control | Preset percentages may not match the current viewing need | Enter a custom zoom percentage and apply it |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Display Scale adjustment | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF capabilities | Use the free scope shown on the product page | Access broader advanced features and benefit coverage |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to adjust display scale and do basic presentation editing | Free | Display Scale is available directly and works for everyday viewing and editing |
| You also need more advanced office, PDF, or expanded benefits | WPS Member | Better suited to workflows that use more advanced capabilities across WPS Office |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page