How to Use WPS Task Pane on Windows

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Use Task Pane with 2 topics, including opening it from the View tab and opening it from Options settings; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Task Pane from the View tab

Entry path: View tab → Task Pane checkbox

  1. Click the View tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Select the Task Pane checkbox.
  3. The Task Pane panel appears on the right side of the window.
  4. Switch between different function panels as needed.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Task Pane panel is visible on the right side of the window.
  • What you can do next: You can continue viewing or switching settings related to properties, animations, and transitions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you are not on the View tab, the Task Pane checkbox may be hard to find.
  • Environment note: Open WPS Presentation and enter a presentation editing window first.

2. Open Task Pane from Options settings

Entry path: File → Options → View → Task Pane

  1. Click File in the upper-left corner.
  2. Click Options.
  3. Select View on the left side.
  4. Select the Task Pane checkbox.
  5. Return to the editing window, and the Task Pane appears on the right side.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Task Pane is displayed on the right side of the window.
  • What you can do next: You can continue viewing and switching related settings in the right-side panel.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the related option is not selected in View settings, the Task Pane will not appear.
  • Environment note: You need access to the WPS Presentation options window.