How to Add/Delete Column in WPS on macOS

This how-to guide includes 4 operation topics for Add/Delete Column in WPS Presentation on macOS, and all 4 are available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Add/Delete Column

Entry path: Menu bar → Home tab → Paragraph → Add/Delete Column

1. Open an existing presentation or create a new one.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Find Add/Delete Column in the Paragraph area.
4. Click it to open the related settings panel.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Add/Delete Column settings panel or related dialog is open.
• Next action available: You can continue to set the column layout or related parameters.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the target text is not selected first, the result may not apply as expected.
• Environment note: If the window is narrow, enlarge the app window first and then check the Paragraph area again.

2. Set column parameters

Entry path: Add/Delete Column settings panel

1. Review the available column settings in the panel.
2. Select the column layout that fits the current slide content.
3. Adjust the related parameters as needed for the page layout.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The settings in the panel reflect the layout you want.
• Next action available: You can continue to preview the result and decide whether to confirm it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Too many adjustments can make the text look crowded, so it helps to review the slide content while changing the settings.

3. Preview and confirm the column layout

Entry path: Add/Delete Column settings panel

1. After adjusting the settings, review the current preview.
2. Check whether the text distribution, spacing, and readability fit the slide.
3. Click OK to finish the setup when the result looks right.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The slide text is displayed with the selected column layout.
• Next action available: You can continue editing, saving, or moving to another slide.
• No side effect: The current presentation remains open.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirming too early without reviewing the preview may require another round of adjustment.

4. Remove columns and restore a normal layout

Entry path: Menu bar → Home tab → Paragraph → Add/Delete Column

1. Select the text that already uses a column layout.
2. Open Add/Delete Column again.
3. Choose the option that removes columns or returns the content to one column.
4. Confirm the setting to restore the normal layout.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The multi-column content returns to a single-column display.
• Next action available: You can continue editing text, adjusting styles, or saving the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the target content is not selected, the change may not apply to the expected area.