WPS Insert Symbol on iOS lets you add special symbols, currency marks, and math symbols to slides on iPhone or iPad; this guide covers 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 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index table |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All topics in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Symbol is a built-in editing feature in WPS Office for iOS Slides. It helps you insert special symbols, currency marks, math symbols, and other non-standard characters into a presentation.
Core tasks include:
- Open the special symbol panel: Access the symbol tool from the bottom toolbar.
- Browse or search for a symbol: Find the character you need in the symbol panel.
- Insert the symbol at the cursor position: Tap the symbol to place it in the current text location.
This feature is useful for formulas, currency display, technical presentations, and other content that needs special characters. It also supports users looking for how to insert symbols in presentation slides on iPhone.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run iOS normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | No required network connection for inserting local symbols; a network connection is needed for app download and file sync |
| Other | You need to open or edit a presentation and stay in editing mode to use the bottom toolbar |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office on your device, then sign in and open a presentation |
| Post-install Check | Open a presentation, enter editing mode, and confirm that the Tools area and Insert-related options are visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In iOS presentation editing, you can open the symbol panel through Tools → Insert → Special Symbols, then browse or search and insert the selected symbol at the current cursor position. | Word provides Insert > Symbol > More Symbols to add special characters, fractions, and other symbols, and its official guidance notes that available characters depend on the font. | Google Docs and Slides support special characters, but Google's official help for iPhone and iPad states that special characters are inserted on a computer rather than directly on mobile. | Notion mainly handles symbols through equations and LaTeX-style input, including superscript and subscript, which fits equation-oriented editing. | Acrobat product information focuses on editing, converting, and signing PDFs, and its public product page does not present general symbol insertion as a primary workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct symbol entry point inside iOS presentation editing. Distinct: It fits quick mobile slide updates when you need to add special characters without switching devices. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page focuses on the desktop Word workflow, with less emphasis on mobile presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Google's official help states that special character insertion is done on a computer for Docs or Slides, so the mobile path is more limited. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on equation syntax than a direct symbol panel for presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF workflows, and its public Acrobat page does not highlight symbol insertion in mobile slide editing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a symbol in Word | Insert emojis & special characters | Math equations | Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to edit slides on iPhone or iPad and add special characters quickly, WPS offers a more direct mobile workflow. Other products support related tasks, but their official guidance is more centered on desktop documents, equation syntax, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Currency and amount display | Sales, finance, and business users | A slide needs a currency symbol quickly | Insert the required currency mark from the special symbol panel |
| 2 | Math or technical explanation | Teachers, students, and trainers | A slide needs common math symbols | Browse or search in the symbol panel and insert the needed character |
| 3 | Special annotation layout | Product and design communication users | A standard keyboard does not provide the needed character | Use Insert Symbol while editing the slide |
| 4 | Mobile last-minute revisions | Users editing slides during travel or meetings | It is hard to add special characters with only a phone or tablet | Complete the symbol insertion directly on iOS without changing devices |
| 5 | Font compatibility check | Presentation editors | A symbol may not display as expected after insertion | Insert the symbol and check how it appears in the current font |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert symbols in presentations | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Occasionally adding special characters to slides | Free | Insert Symbol itself is available directly and works well for light editing |
| Needing more cloud storage and broader office benefits | WPS Member | Suitable if you also need storage, templates, and additional office benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page