WPS Ribbon is the command area in WPS Slides on macOS for showing tools from the current tab; 4 core tasks are covered, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Ribbon is the interface area in WPS Slides on macOS located below the menu bar. It shows the tool buttons and command groups for the current tab. If you want to understand how to use the ribbon in WPS on macOS, this layout helps you quickly find common commands for font, paragraph, drawing, and related editing tasks, and open more options from buttons with drop-down arrows.
Core capabilities include:
- View all tool buttons in the current tab for faster command access.
- Browse buttons by functional groups such as Font, Paragraph, and Drawing.
- Open buttons with drop-down arrows to see more related options.
- Check context-related tools based on the object currently selected in the slide.
This layout is useful for slide formatting, object editing, style adjustment, and everyday presentation work.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Mac device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required network connection for local ribbon use |
| Other | WPS Slides should be installed and able to open presentation files normally |
Download & Installation
Before using Ribbon, install WPS Office for Mac and open a presentation in WPS Slides.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Slides, open any presentation, and confirm that the ribbon area appears below the menu bar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Ribbon appears below the menu bar, shows tools from the current tab, groups commands by function, and lets some buttons open more options from a drop-down arrow. | Microsoft Office defines the ribbon as a set of toolbars at the top of the window and supports showing, hiding, and customizing tabs, groups, and commands. | Google Docs mainly uses a top toolbar and Tool finder to locate commands for online editing, but its official help does not describe a desktop-style ribbon with the same grouped customization model. | Notion mainly uses block editing controls and a top-right page menu, focusing on block actions and page styling instead of a traditional ribbon layout. | Acrobat mainly uses the Quick action toolbar and All tools pane, with support for adding, removing, and reordering tools in a PDF-focused workspace. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The ribbon keeps current-tab commands visible in the slide editor with clear grouping, which supports continuous formatting and drawing work. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers deeper ribbon customization, but the setup path is more configuration-oriented for users who want long-term personalization. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs is more search- and collaboration-oriented, so the grouped desktop command area is less central to the editing flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to block-based writing and page organization than to presentation editing with a centralized command strip. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF tools, so its toolbar model serves a different editing scenario. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide the ribbon in Office | Tool finder for Docs, Sheets, Slides & Vids | Intro to writing & editing | Customize Quick action toolbar |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Ribbon fits presentation editing well because it keeps current-tab commands together in one visible area. Compared with online toolbars, block menus, or PDF tool panes, it is more aligned with continuous slide editing on macOS.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quickly find formatting commands | Everyday office users | Font and paragraph settings are hard to locate | View grouped buttons in the current tab |
| 2 | Adjust object styles | Presentation editors | Related tools are needed right after selecting an object | Use the ribbon to check tools related to the current object |
| 3 | Open more formatting options | Users who need detailed settings | Extra options are not obvious from the main button view | Open buttons with drop-down arrows for more commands |
| 4 | Keep editing slides continuously | Teachers and presenters | Frequent menu switching interrupts editing flow | Use the ribbon below the menu bar for common actions |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Use Ribbon to browse tools in the current tab | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF and added benefits | Partially limited | ✅ |
| Cloud storage and some value-added services | Basic quota | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Use Ribbon for everyday slide editing | Free version | Ribbon itself is available for regular presentation work |
| Need broader value-added features across document types | WPS Premium | Better suited for users who also need more PDF, cloud, or extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Go to the WPS purchase page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page