WPS Brush on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Common questions about WPS Brush mainly focus on slideshow use, keeping ink, and exit methods; this page includes 4 frequent questions and 4 glossary terms.

FAQ

Can I use Brush during a slideshow?

  1. Start the slideshow for the current presentation.
  2. Right-click on the slide during playback.
  3. Select Ink Brush, or click the corresponding ink brush entry in the toolbar.
  4. After selecting it, you can annotate the current slide.

Will ink be kept when I exit slideshow mode?

  1. Use Brush to annotate during the slideshow.
  2. Watch for the prompt when you exit slideshow mode.
  3. Choose whether to keep the ink.
  4. If you keep it, the ink will be added to the corresponding slide.

Why can’t I start drawing after I click?

  1. First confirm that you already turned on Brush through Review → Brush.
  2. Check whether Select Mode is active instead of a drawing tool.
  3. Confirm that you are holding down the left mouse button and dragging in the page area.
  4. If it still does not work, exit Brush and turn it on again.

How do I quickly stop annotating and return to normal actions?

  1. Click Close in the Brush tools.
  2. Or press Esc.
  3. Check whether the pointer returns to normal selection mode.
  4. After that, continue with normal editing or slideshow actions.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Brush modeA state in which you can write, draw, or annotate directly on the page.
HighlighterA semi-transparent markup tool used to emphasize key content without fully covering the original slide.
Color pickerA tool used to choose the current brush color from preset or sampled colors.
Keep inkThe action of saving the ink created during slideshow playback to the slide when the presentation ends.