WPS Ribbon is the command area below the menu bar that shows the tools for the current tab; this guide covers 4 core tasks, 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
The Ribbon in WPS Office for Windows is the command area below the menu bar. It displays the available tools and buttons for the currently selected tab in the presentation editor.
Core capabilities include:
- Showing the full set of tools for the current tab so you can quickly see available commands.
- Organizing buttons by function, such as font, paragraph, and drawing groups.
- Providing drop-down buttons for additional options when more commands are available.
- Keeping common editing commands in one visible area during presentation editing.
This layout is useful when you are creating slides, adjusting text styles, inserting graphic elements, or locating common editing commands.
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 | No required internet connection for local Ribbon use; internet is needed for download, installation, and account-related features |
| Other | WPS Office should already be installed and able to open presentation files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Office, open a presentation, and confirm that the Ribbon is visible below the menu bar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | The Ribbon appears below the menu bar, shows the tools for the current tab, groups commands such as font, paragraph, and drawing, and includes some drop-down buttons for more options. | Microsoft describes the ribbon as a set of toolbars at the top of the window that helps users quickly find the commands needed to complete a task, with options to show, hide, and customize it. | Google Docs uses a menu bar and a toolbar. Its toolbar is a horizontal row of common action buttons that usually duplicate menu actions. | Notion mainly uses a selection toolbar, slash commands, block menus, and a top-right page menu instead of a traditional Ribbon layout. | Adobe Acrobat uses a global bar, All tools view, and a Quick action toolbar, with tools distributed across top, side, and floating interface areas. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Ribbon keeps current-tab commands in a fixed area below the menu bar and groups related tools together for slide editing. Distinct: Drop-down buttons provide more options without moving to a separate panel. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft offers broader Ribbon customization, but the interface can involve more configuration layers. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs keeps common actions in a web toolbar, but its grouped command depth is lighter than a desktop-style Ribbon. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on block editing workflows and does not provide a presentation-oriented Ribbon with grouped desktop commands. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat centers on PDF tool panels and quick actions rather than a presentation editing Ribbon. |
| Official Source | — | Show or hide the ribbon in Office | Use Google Docs Editors with a screen reader | Intro to writing & editing | Workspace basics |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Ribbon is well suited to users who want current-tab commands to stay visible in a familiar desktop layout while editing presentations. Compared with web toolbars or panel-based interfaces, it provides a more centralized command area for frequent editing work.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | How Ribbon Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Find editing commands quickly | Presentation editors | It is not always clear which tools are available on the current page | The Ribbon shows all buttons for the current tab in one area |
| 2 | Adjust formatting by group | Everyday office users | Font, paragraph, and drawing commands can be hard to locate when scattered | Grouped buttons help users go directly to the related command area |
| 3 | Open more detailed options | Users who need finer control | Some settings are hidden behind expanded controls | Drop-down buttons open additional options from the same command area |
| 4 | Work faster during slide editing | Users who edit slides frequently | Repeated menu switching slows down editing | The Ribbon keeps common commands together during editing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the Ribbon in presentations | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic office components | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| PDF editing and more advanced tools | Some capabilities are limited | ✅ More complete access |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| AI tools | Limited | ✅ More available usage |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Basic editing with the Ribbon in everyday work | Free | The Ribbon itself is available for normal presentation editing |
| Ongoing needs for more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who regularly need expanded tools and storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page