Find and Replace in WPS on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 13, 2026

WPS Find and Replace on macOS is a built-in presentation editing feature for locating and updating text; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks3Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership3Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Find and Replace is a built-in editing feature in WPS Presentation for macOS. It helps you quickly locate text in a presentation and replace selected words, phrases, or fonts with updated content or styles.

Core capabilities include:

  • Find text: locate target words or phrases in a presentation.
  • Replace text: replace matched content one by one or all at once.
  • Replace fonts: standardize font usage across slides for cleaner formatting.

This feature is useful for updating company names, correcting repeated wording, and unifying presentation typography.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for a stable presentation editing experience
NetworkLocal find and replace tasks do not require a constant internet connection; downloading, installation, and account actions require network access
OtherYou need to be able to open WPS Presentation files and have permission to edit the current presentation

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationLaunch WPS Office → open a presentation → confirm that a Find-related entry is available on the Home tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryWPS Presentation on macOS provides entry points for finding text, replacing text, and replacing fonts inside a presentation editing workflow.PowerPoint supports finding and replacing text in presentations, and Microsoft also documents Mac shortcuts for opening search and replace.Google Slides supports finding and replacing words in presentations, and Google Slides API also supports global search and replace for presentation text.Notion supports workspace search and in-page search, while formula functions include replace and replaceAll for text processing rather than slide editing.Acrobat supports searching text in PDFs, and the Find toolbar includes a Replace With option for text replacement in the current PDF workflow.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS keeps find text, replace text, and replace font actions in one presentation editing flow, which is practical for updating wording and typography together.Compared with WPS: Microsoft documentation here focuses on text find and replace plus shortcuts; font replacement is documented separately through other formatting guidance.Compared with WPS: Google help focuses on text find and replace in Slides, while broader global replacement details are mainly documented in the API workflow.Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on workspace search and text processing, not a direct slide-editing replacement workflow.Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF search and replacement, where replacement is handled within PDF editing rather than a presentation authoring interface.
Official SourceFind and replace text; PowerPoint keyboard shortcutsSearch and use find and replace; Editing and Styling TextSearch in your workspace; Formula syntax and functionsHow to search and replace text in PDFs

Overall Conclusion
WPS Find and Replace on macOS fits everyday presentation editing well because it combines text lookup, text replacement, and font replacement in one workflow. If your work is centered on online collaboration, workspace search, or PDF editing, Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe each provide related capabilities in their own product contexts.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable ForMain NeedRecommended Action
1Update a company nameMarketing and sales teamsAn old name appears across multiple slidesUse Replace to update repeated text
2Correct repeated wordingTeachers and trainersThe same typo appears on several slidesUse Find to locate each match and update it
3Standardize fontsDesigners and report creatorsFonts are inconsistent across slidesUse Replace Font to unify typography
4Refresh event detailsOperations teamsDates, locations, or themes repeat across slidesUse Replace All for batch updates
5Review key termsManagers and reviewersA specific term must be checked throughout the deckUse Find to move through each result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFreeWPS Premium
Basic find and replace in presentations✅ Available✅ Available
Basic PDF features✅ Available✅ Available
Cloud storage1GB20GB
Template downloadsLimitedMore benefits are listed on the pricing page
AI toolsLimited useBroader access

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
Occasional presentation text updatesFreeFind, replace, and replace font cover routine editing needs
Frequent multi-file work with more storage or extended toolsWPS PremiumSuitable when you also need more cloud space, templates, or broader tool access

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page