WPS Brush is a slideshow annotation tool in WPS Slides for macOS; it includes 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limits | None stated | Available in supported WPS Slides environments where this feature is present |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Brush is a built-in annotation tool in WPS Office for Mac for slideshow delivery and live explanation. It lets you draw directly on slides, emphasize key points, and support presentation walkthroughs.
Core tasks include:
- Turn on Brush mode: enter drawing mode from the Review tab.
- Switch brush types: choose from Select Mode, Ballpoint Pen, Highlighter, Watercolor Pen, Shapes, and Eraser.
- Set colors: choose a preset color or use the color picker.
- Draw on slides: write and annotate directly in the editing area or during a presentation.
- Exit Brush mode: return to normal selection mode with Close or the Esc key.
This feature works well for classroom teaching, proposal walkthroughs, meeting presentations, training sessions, and focused slide annotation. It helps presenters mark key content in real time so visual emphasis stays aligned with spoken explanations.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | No required network connection for local drawing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions |
| Other | WPS Slides needs to be installed, and the presentation file should open or play normally |
Download & Installation
Before using WPS Brush, install WPS Office on your Mac and open a presentation in WPS Slides.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office → open a presentation → check for the Brush entry under Review or the ink brush entry during slideshow playback |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On macOS, WPS Brush can enter brush mode in presentation scenarios, switch between Ballpoint Pen, Highlighter, Watercolor Pen, Shapes, and Eraser, set colors, and annotate slides directly. | Microsoft Office provides a Draw tab with pens, highlighters, color and thickness options, erasing, and some ink selection features; on Mac, some inking features are tied to Microsoft 365 or Office 2019 for Mac and later. | Google’s official help page for drawings and markups covers adding markups, changing pen or highlighter size and color, and closing markup mode; the published guidance is mainly for Android. | Notion’s official help and product pages focus on writing, editing, comments, collaboration, and content organization, but they do not describe an equivalent live slideshow brush workflow. | Adobe Acrobat provides annotation, drawing, shapes, text comments, and highlighting tools for PDF review, but its primary workflow is PDF markup rather than live slide presentation annotation. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Better aligned with live slide presentation and explanation on macOS; Distinct: the workflow for turning on the tool, drawing, and exiting is shorter for slide-focused annotation. | Compared with WPS: inking is part of a broader Office drawing system, and some Mac inking capabilities depend on subscription or newer versions. | Compared with WPS: official guidance is centered more on mobile document markup than desktop slideshow annotation. | Compared with WPS: stronger for collaborative notes and document organization, but no official live presentation brush workflow is described. | Compared with WPS: broader PDF review tools are available, but the workflow is built around PDF annotation instead of slide delivery. |
| Official Source | — | Draw and write with ink in Office | Learn how to use drawings and markups | Intro to writing and editing | How to annotate a PDF on a Mac |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to annotate while presenting and explaining slides, WPS Brush is more directly aligned with that workflow. Microsoft and Adobe cover broader inking or annotation scenarios, while Google and Notion are more oriented toward document markup or collaborative note-taking.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classroom slide annotation | Teachers, trainers | Key points are not visual enough during explanation | Turn on Brush and mark important content directly on the slide |
| 2 | Meeting emphasis | Workplace presenters | Spoken explanation and slide focus can drift apart | Use the Highlighter or Shapes tool to emphasize key areas |
| 3 | Proposal walkthroughs | Sales teams, consultants, project managers | Extra explanation is needed during live delivery | Use Ballpoint Pen or Watercolor Pen for live notes |
| 4 | Live Q&A during a slideshow | Presenters, hosts | It is hard to point to the exact area during questions | Annotate the relevant area on the current slide |
| 5 | Keeping ink after presenting | Presentation editors | A decision is needed on whether to keep presentation marks | Choose whether to keep ink when exiting slideshow mode |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
WPS Brush itself is available for direct use. If you want to review subscription plans or other added benefits later, check the current details on the purchase page.
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Basic WPS Brush use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Account-related added benefits | Depends on the current account benefits | Depends on the selected subscription plan |
| Other advanced office capabilities | Some capabilities may be limited | Based on the current subscription plan details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentations, classroom explanation, and basic slide annotation | Free | WPS Brush itself has no membership limit and covers basic presentation markup needs |
| Users who also want broader cross-module benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want additional subscription-based benefits in the same office suite |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To review current plans, billing cycles, or benefit details, open the purchase page and choose the plan that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page