WPS Status Bar is the status information and quick control area at the bottom of the WPS Presentation window on macOS; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | 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 Status Bar is a built-in area at the bottom of the WPS Presentation window on macOS. It shows presentation status information and provides quick view and zoom controls.
Key capabilities include:
- Check the current slide number and total slide count to follow presentation progress.
- Check the current theme name to confirm the design theme in use.
- Use view buttons and zoom controls to switch viewing modes and adjust display scale.
This feature is useful when editing slides, checking page order, switching views, and adjusting zoom.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required network connection for local status bar use |
| Other | Open a presentation window in WPS Presentation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Presentation and any presentation file, then confirm that the status bar is visible at the bottom of the window |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | The status bar appears at the bottom of the presentation window and can show the current slide number, total slides, theme name, view buttons, and zoom controls. | Word places the status bar at the bottom of the window, where it shows document information and includes the Zoom Slider and other controls. | Google Docs focuses on editing and formatting from the top area of the interface; the official help page describes top editing tools rather than a separate bottom status bar. | Notion uses properties and database columns such as Status to show workflow progress, rather than a bottom status bar in a presentation window. | Acrobat can display status bars in specific scenarios such as signature status, and Adobe explains that the bar can be dismissed from the leftmost icon. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It brings slide progress, theme information, view switching, and zoom controls together in one bottom area. Distinct: This layout fits presentation editing tasks that need quick status checks and direct display adjustments. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official content here focuses on document information and customizable status bar items, not a presentation-focused bottom control area with theme details. | Compared with WPS: Google's official guidance emphasizes top toolbar editing instead of a bottom area that combines presentation status and display controls. | Compared with WPS: Notion's status-related features are designed for task and database workflows, not for slide editing controls at the bottom of a presentation window. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's status bar example is tied to PDF and signature workflows rather than slide number, theme, view, and zoom controls for presentations. |
| Official Source | — | How to show the WORD status bar | How to use Google Docs | Data source properties | Turning off the Signature Status Bar in Acrobat XI |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Status Bar is well suited to presentation editing on macOS when you want slide progress and display controls in one place. For workflows that rely on quick view changes and zoom adjustments while reviewing slides, this layout is straightforward and practical.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check presentation progress | Presentation editors | It can be inconvenient to confirm the current slide and total slides quickly | View the current slide number and total count on the left side of the status bar |
| 2 | Confirm the active theme | Designers and presenters | It may take extra time to confirm which theme is applied | Check the theme name in the middle of the status bar |
| 3 | Switch viewing modes | Presentation editors | Different editing tasks may require different views | Use the view buttons on the right side of the status bar |
| 4 | Adjust zoom level | Trainers and presenters | A slide may appear too large or too small on screen | Use the zoom controls on the right side of the status bar |
| 5 | Review slides during local editing | Everyday office users | Ongoing editing often requires quick status checks | Keep using the bottom status bar to monitor information and adjust display settings |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the status bar to view slide number, theme, view controls, and zoom controls | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ | ✅, with a broader feature set |
| Cloud space | 1 GB | Higher-tier plans include more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation viewing and editing | Free | The status bar feature is available directly without membership |
| Users who also need broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need more PDF, template, or cloud-related benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page