WPS Task Pane is the right-side settings panel in WPS Presentation for viewing and adjusting detailed options such as properties, animations, and transitions; 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 | The current topics can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Task Pane is the right-side panel in WPS Presentation on Windows. It is used to display detailed settings for properties, animations, transitions, and related editing options in one place. After it is turned on, you can keep the panel visible while editing a presentation and switch between different settings panels as needed.
Core capabilities include:
- Show the Task Pane from the View tab for quick access during presentation editing.
- Turn on the Task Pane from File > Options > View for interface-level display control.
Typical scenarios include presentation layout adjustment, animation and transition setup, and workspace arrangement during editing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows computer that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for opening and using the local task pane |
| Other | WPS Presentation should be installed, and you should be able to open a presentation file normally |
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 on the View tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Shows a right-side Task Pane in WPS Presentation for viewing and switching detailed settings such as properties, animations, and transitions. | Microsoft Office task panes typically appear on the right side of the window and provide interface controls for add-ins or related tasks. | Google Workspace provides a side panel in the same window for products such as Calendar, Keep, and Tasks. | Notion uses a sidebar to organize pages, teamspaces, and workspace navigation. | Acrobat provides tool panes and navigation areas for tools, bookmarks, page thumbnails, and viewing controls. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It is directly aligned with presentation editing and right-side settings access in WPS Presentation. Advantage: It can be turned on from both the View tab and the application options path. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page here focuses more on add-in task panes and extension surfaces than built-in presentation property settings. | Compared with WPS: Google's side panel is more focused on cross-product productivity tools than presentation property settings. | Compared with WPS: Notion's sidebar is mainly for workspace navigation and page organization rather than presentation editing settings. | Compared with WPS: Adobe's panes are centered on PDF tools and document navigation rather than presentation property settings. |
| Official Source | — | Task panes in Office Add-ins | Use Google products side by side | Navigate with the sidebar | Workspace basics |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to keep a right-side settings area available while editing presentations, WPS Task Pane is closely matched to that workflow. Other products also provide side panels or sidebars, but they are generally oriented toward add-ins, collaboration tools, navigation, or PDF tool access.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Task Pane helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting presentation object settings | Presentation editors | You need to edit detailed settings while keeping the slide visible | Open the Task Pane and switch to the related settings panel on the right |
| 2 | Managing animations and transitions | Report and slide creators | You want to review animation or transition options in one area | Use the Task Pane to display the related settings panel |
| 3 | Improving the editing layout | Everyday office users | The right-side panel is hidden and the entry is not obvious | Turn on the Task Pane quickly from the View tab |
| 4 | Setting a consistent interface layout | Users who prefer fixed workspace settings | You want to control the Task Pane from application settings | Turn it on from File > Options > View |
| 5 | Reviewing presentation details | Teachers, students, and trainers | You need a side panel available during repeated edits | Keep the Task Pane open for continuous adjustments |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Task Pane display and access | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic presentation editing features | ✅ | ✅ |
| More PDF, conversion, AI, and extended benefits | Partially limited | More advanced benefits are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to open and use Task Pane for basic presentation editing | Free | The current feature topics do not describe a membership requirement |
| You also need more advanced office, PDF, or extended capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable for users with ongoing needs beyond the basic Task Pane workflow |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page