How to Create New Presentation in WPS on Windows

Use Create New Presentation in WPS on Windows through 4 how-to topics, including adding a new slide, choosing a layout, creating a blank presentation, and starting from a template; 3 topics are free and 1 topic is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a new slide from the Home tab

Entry: Home tab > New Slide

1. Open the presentation you want to edit.
2. Click the Home tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click New Slide.
4. The new slide is inserted at the current position.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new slide appears in the thumbnail pane.
• Next action available: You can start entering a title, body text, or other content on the new slide.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the target slide is not selected first, the new slide may be inserted in a different position than expected.

2. Choose a new slide with a specific layout

Entry: Home tab > New Slide drop-down menu

1. Open the presentation and select the slide near the insertion point.
2. Click the drop-down arrow next to New Slide on the Home tab.
3. Select the layout you want from the menu.
4. WPS inserts a new slide with that layout.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The new slide shows placeholders based on the selected layout.
• Next action available: You can fill in the title, text, picture, or other content directly.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Clicking the main button inserts the default layout instead of opening the layout list.

3. Create a blank presentation from the File menu

Entry: File > New

1. Click File.
2. Click New.
3. Select a blank presentation.
4. WPS creates a new blank presentation file.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new presentation window or tab opens with a blank first slide.
• Next action available: You can continue adding slides, entering content, or saving the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the current file has unsaved changes, save it before switching to the new presentation workflow.

4. Create a presentation from an online template

Entry: File > New > Online Template

1. Click File.
2. Click New.
3. Browse and select an online template.
4. Click the template preview or template card to create a new presentation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new presentation opens with the selected template style.
• Next action available: You can replace the sample content and continue editing right away.

Tips While Using

• Membership: Presentation templates require WPS Premium.
• Environment: An internet connection is needed, and signing in is recommended.