WPS Create New Slides in Presentation on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 13, 2026

When using Create New Slide in WPS Presentation, common questions usually fall into 4 areas: entry points, layout selection, content reuse, and online generation; this section includes 4 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why can’t I find the layout I want after clicking New Slide?

  1. Make sure you opened the New Slide drop-down menu instead of only clicking the default insert button.
  2. Check whether you are in an editable presentation window.
  3. If the layout still does not appear, switch to the layout-based creation option and choose again.

How do I create a blank slide in WPS on Windows?

  1. Click New Slide on the Home tab.
  2. Select a blank or near-blank layout from the drop-down menu.
  3. After insertion, add the title, text box, or other objects as needed.

How do I insert slides from another presentation into the current file?

  1. Open the New Slide menu.
  2. Select Reuse Slides.
  3. Choose the target presentation and the slide you want to insert.
  4. Insert the slide and continue adjusting the content in the current file.

Why can’t AI-generated slides be used?

  1. Check whether the current device has a working internet connection.
  2. Confirm that you entered the AI single-slide or multi-slide generation entry point.
  3. If the page is still not generated, enter a clearer topic and try again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
LayoutA preset arrangement of title, body, image, and other content areas on a slide.
Thumbnail paneThe list of small slide previews on the left side of a presentation, used to locate and manage slide order.
Reuse SlidesA method for inserting existing slides from another presentation into the current file.
Outline importA method that generates multiple slides from an existing document structure or heading outline.