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How to Create a New Presentation in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 13, 2026

This how-to guide covers 4 topics for creating a new presentation in WPS on macOS, including 3 free topics and 1 membership-related item; use the How-to Index to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Add a new slide from the Home tabFree
22. Create a blank presentation from the File menuFree
33. Create a presentation from an online template from the File menuWPS Member
44. Duplicate an existing slideFree

How-to Guide

1. Add a new slide from the Home tab

Entry point: Home tab → New Slide

  1. Click the Home tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Click New Slide.
  3. Select the slide layout you want from the drop-down menu.
  4. The new slide is added at the current position.

Success Criteria

  • A new slide appears in the current presentation.
  • The new slide uses the selected layout.
  • You can continue entering text, inserting images, or adjusting the layout.

Tips While Using

  • Confirm the current insertion position before choosing a layout.
  • If you click the main button area instead of the drop-down area, the result may differ from choosing a specific layout.

2. Create a blank presentation from the File menu

Entry point: File menu → New

  1. Click File.
  2. Click New.
  3. Select a blank presentation.
  4. Enter the new presentation editing window.

Success Criteria

  • A new presentation window or document opens.
  • The page is ready for editing immediately.
  • You can continue saving, adding slides, or applying design settings.

Tips While Using

  • If the current file has unsaved changes, save it first before creating a new presentation.
  • A blank presentation is suitable when you want to build the content structure from scratch.

3. Create a presentation from an online template from the File menu

Entry point: File menu → New

  1. Click File.
  2. Click New.
  3. Browse online templates on the New page.
  4. Click a template preview to create a new document.

Success Criteria

  • A new presentation opens with the selected template.
  • The template's page style, color scheme, or structure is loaded.
  • You can continue replacing sample content and save the file.

Tips While Using

  • This topic is related to membership templates, and some templates may require WPS membership.
  • An internet connection is required when using online templates.
  • It is recommended to sign in first so you can access template resources normally.

4. Duplicate an existing slide

Entry point: Right-click menu in the left thumbnail pane

  1. Find the slide you want to reuse in the left thumbnail pane.
  2. Right-click the slide.
  3. Select Duplicate Slide.
  4. Edit the content in the duplicated slide.

Success Criteria

  • A new slide with the same structure as the original appears in the current presentation.
  • The original layout and most page elements are preserved.
  • You can continue editing the duplicated slide without affecting the original.

Tips While Using

  • Duplicating a slide is useful when you want to reuse the same page structure.
  • When editing the duplicated slide, check whether titles, data, and images also need to be updated.