Delete Slides in WPS is a basic editing feature in WPS Presentation; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Delete one slide by right-click, delete one slide with the Delete key, and delete multiple slides in one action |
| Membership-related items | 0 | This feature does not require a membership |
About This Feature
Overview
Delete Slides helps you remove slides that are no longer needed in a presentation so the deck stays cleaner and easier to edit, review, rehearse, and share.
In WPS Presentation on Windows, slide deletion is usually done from the thumbnail pane on the left. It is useful for these common tasks:
- Remove one unnecessary slide to simplify the deck structure.
- Use the Delete key to speed up repeated editing work.
- Select multiple slides first, then remove them together to reduce repeated actions.
This feature fits common scenarios such as class material cleanup, report trimming, draft cleanup, and final presentation review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended for a stable editing experience |
| Network | No required internet connection for deleting local slides |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Presentation file and see the slide thumbnail pane on the left |
Download & Installation
Before you use Delete Slides, install WPS Office and open a presentation file.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, and confirm that the slide thumbnail pane is visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can select a slide in the left thumbnail pane, then delete it by right-clicking Delete Slide or pressing the Delete key. You can also select multiple slides before deleting them. | PowerPoint officially supports deleting a slide from the left-side pane by right-clicking the thumbnail. It also supports selecting multiple slides with Ctrl or Shift before deleting. | Google Slides officially states that users can add, delete, and reorder slides in a presentation. Its help content focuses on slide organization across supported environments. | Notion mainly deletes pages or content blocks rather than presentation slides in a slide thumbnail workflow. | Adobe Acrobat mainly deletes PDF pages through page thumbnails or the Organize Pages tool rather than presentation slides during deck editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The delete entry is directly available in the presentation thumbnail pane. Distinct: It supports both right-click deletion and Delete-key deletion for single-slide and multi-slide cleanup. | Compared with WPS: PowerPoint offers a similar deletion flow and also supports multi-selection, so the workflow is familiar for users switching between tools. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides also supports deleting slides, but the official desktop help page gives less step-by-step detail about deletion actions in the sidebar. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page-based content management than slide-by-slide presentation cleanup. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented toward PDF page management, which fits finished document cleanup more than presentation editing. |
| Official Source | — | Delete slides in PowerPoint | Add, delete & organize slides | Delete & restore content | Delete pages in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is cleaning up presentation pages, WPS provides a direct and easy-to-follow delete workflow inside the slide thumbnail pane. It fits everyday presentation editing well. If your file has already become a PDF, Adobe’s page deletion tools are more suitable for that stage.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trim a report deck | Office users | Too many slides make the message less focused | Select unnecessary slides and delete them directly |
| 2 | Clean up draft slides | Students and teachers | Draft or blank slides affect layout quality | Remove them quickly by right-clicking or pressing Delete |
| 3 | Remove a group of slides | Users working on long decks | Several slides need to be removed together | Select multiple slides and delete them in one action |
| 4 | Final review before delivery | Project presenters | Old content remains in the final version | Review slides one by one and remove outdated pages |
| 5 | Edit a template deck | Template users | Built-in template slides are not all needed | Delete unused template slides before continuing edits |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Delete slides | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF capabilities | Some capabilities may have limits depending on the product page | More complete features and higher allowances are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday slide deletion and cleanup | Free | Delete Slides is a basic editing action and can be used directly |
| Users who also need more advanced office features | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need expanded PDF, cloud, or other advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page