Create New Presentation in WPS on Windows helps you start a blank deck, add new slides, choose layouts, and create from templates; there are 4 core tasks in total, with 3 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | 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 | 1 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Create New Presentation in WPS on Windows is a built-in presentation creation feature in WPS Presentation. It helps you start a new presentation from scratch, add a new slide inside the current deck, choose a slide layout, or create a presentation from an online template.
Core tasks include:
- Add a new slide from the Home tab when you want to continue editing the current presentation.
- Choose a specific slide layout from the New Slide drop-down menu when you need a predefined page structure.
- Create a blank presentation from the File menu when you want to start a separate deck.
- Create a presentation from an online template when you want a ready-made design and structure.
This feature fits common scenarios such as class materials, work reports, and project proposals. It helps reduce setup time when building slides and gives you both single-slide and full-presentation entry points in one workflow.
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 | An internet connection is needed when you use online templates |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for template-related tasks |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation and confirm that the New Slide command on the Home tab and the File > New entry are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you add a new slide from the Home tab, choose a layout from the New Slide menu, create a blank presentation from File > New, and start from online templates. | PowerPoint supports creating a blank presentation, choosing themes, and adding a new slide with a selected layout from Home > New Slide. | Google Slides lets users create a presentation and start from templates or themes in its web workflow. | Notion offers presentation templates for planning and documenting presentation content in a structured workspace. | Adobe Express lets users generate a presentation, start from templates, and continue editing slides in the editor. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines adding slides in the current deck and creating a separate new presentation in one familiar desktop workflow. Distinct: Template entry is included directly in the new-presentation flow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents blank presentation, theme, and layout workflows clearly, but related guidance is spread across multiple pages. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on browser-based creation, themes, and templates, with less emphasis on a desktop-style local workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for presentation planning and structured notes than a traditional slide-by-slide presentation editor. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Express emphasizes AI-assisted generation and template-based creation, while its workflow differs from a traditional ribbon-based slide creation path. |
| Official Source | — | Create and open a PowerPoint presentation | How to use Google Slides | Presentation templates | Generate presentations |
Overall Conclusion
If you want one place to both add slides to the current deck and create a completely new presentation, WPS provides a straightforward workflow on Windows. It is also practical for users who want to start quickly from templates, while other products may be more suitable for browser collaboration, structured planning, or AI-assisted drafting.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main need | How WPS helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add pages to an existing report | Office users | A current deck needs one more slide quickly | Use Home > New Slide to insert a slide |
| 2 | Insert a slide with a specific layout | Teachers and trainers | A title, content, or two-column layout is needed | Open the New Slide drop-down and choose a layout |
| 3 | Start a presentation from scratch | Students and general users | A separate new presentation file is needed | Use File > New to create a blank presentation |
| 4 | Start faster with a template | Marketing, operations, and sales teams | Less time should be spent on initial formatting | Choose an online template from the new file page |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create a blank presentation | ✅ | ✅ |
| Add new slides and choose layouts in the current deck | ✅ | ✅ |
| Access to some online templates | Template availability may be limited | More premium template resources may be available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday study and basic reports | Free | It already covers blank presentation creation, new slide insertion, and regular editing |
| Frequent template-based presentation work | WPS Premium | It is more suitable when you need broader template resources for ongoing presentation work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page