WPS Task Pane is the right-side settings panel in WPS Presentation on macOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Task Pane is the right-side settings panel in WPS Presentation for Mac. It helps you view and adjust detailed settings for properties, animations, and transitions in one place.
Core capabilities include:
- Show the Task Pane from the View tab so you can quickly open the right-side settings area.
- Turn on the Task Pane from File > Options > View so you can adjust the display based on your editing habits.
This feature is useful when you edit presentations, adjust object effects, and manage the visible workspace in the presentation window.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac computer that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | No required internet connection for opening and using the local task pane |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and you should be able to open a WPS Presentation file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and check whether the Task Pane entry is available under View or File > Options > View |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | The Task Pane appears on the right side of the window and provides detailed settings for properties, animations, and transitions. It can be opened from View or from Options. | Microsoft task panes typically appear on the right side of the window and provide interface controls for add-ins, commands, or data display inside Office apps. | Google Slides uses a side panel for features such as Gemini presentation generation and some editing workflows. | Notion uses a sidebar mainly for navigation, organization, and finding pages in a workspace rather than presentation editing settings. | Adobe Acrobat uses an All tools pane or side panel for tools, bookmarks, and document viewing controls. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It is directly oriented to presentation editing, including properties, animations, and transitions. Distinct: It also provides two common entry paths for controlling panel visibility. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation here focuses more on add-in task panes and extension surfaces than on a built-in presentation settings panel. | Compared with WPS: Google's side panel is more focused on online workflows and AI-assisted content generation than on local presentation property settings. | Compared with WPS: Notion's sidebar is designed for workspace navigation and content organization, not slide object settings. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's pane is centered on PDF tools and viewing workflows rather than presentation animation and transition settings. |
| Official Source | — | Task panes in Office Add-ins | Generate presentations with Gemini in Google Slides | Navigate with the sidebar | Close the All tools pane in Acrobat Reader |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Task Pane is more closely aligned with right-side presentation settings during slide editing. Compared with sidebars or tool panes in other products, it is more focused on presentation editing itself rather than workspace navigation, add-in hosting, or PDF tool management.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting object properties | Presentation editors | They need one place to modify styles and parameters | Open the Task Pane to review detailed settings on the right side |
| 2 | Managing animation effects | Teachers and presenters | Animation controls can feel scattered during editing | Use the Task Pane to review and adjust animation-related settings |
| 3 | Setting slide transitions | Presentation designers | Transition settings are not always convenient to review inline | Use the Task Pane to access transition-related options |
| 4 | Optimizing the editing area | Everyday office users | The right-side panel can affect available editing space | Open, close, or resize the Task Pane as needed |
| 5 | Matching personal interface habits | Frequent users | They want a stable way to control panel visibility | Use View or File > Options > View to manage the Task Pane |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide the Task Pane | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion | Limited or provided as described on the pricing page | More advanced capabilities are included |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily viewing and adjustment of the Task Pane | Free version | This feature itself does not require membership |
| Broader PDF, cloud storage, or extended office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page