WPS Insert Table in Slides on macOS helps you add a table to a slide and continue adjusting related settings; there are 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index table |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index table |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Table is a basic editing feature in WPS Slides for Mac that helps you add structured table content to a presentation and continue arranging the slide layout. You can open it from the Insert menu and then continue adjusting related settings with preview support.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a table quickly: add a table directly to the current slide in Edit Mode.
- Adjust related settings: modify advanced options in the settings panel and review the preview.
Common use cases include data reporting, lesson content layout, and project progress slides. It helps reduce the time spent drawing table structures manually and makes it easier to present structured information in slides.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full Insert and settings entry points are available |
| Network | Inserting a table does not require a network connection, but downloading, installation, and account-related actions do |
| Other | You need to open and edit a WPS Slides file, and the current file should be in Edit Mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office → open a presentation → confirm that the Insert-related entry is visible in the top menu bar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you insert a table in WPS Slides from the Insert entry and continue adjusting related settings. | Microsoft officially provides table insertion in PowerPoint for organizing rows and columns in presentations. | Google officially provides table insertion in Google Slides for presentation editing and collaboration. | Notion officially focuses on pages, docs, and databases rather than slide-based table insertion as a comparable presentation workflow. | Adobe Acrobat officially focuses on PDF viewing, editing, and forms rather than slide-based table insertion in presentation editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can complete table insertion and continue adjusting settings within the same slide editing flow, which is practical for structured presentation content. | Compared with WPS: It also supports inserting tables, but the workflow is centered on PowerPoint. | Compared with WPS: It supports online collaboration well, while the desktop slide editing path differs from WPS on macOS. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to page and database organization than direct table insertion inside presentation slides. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to PDF workflows than presentation table editing. |
| Official Source | — | Insert a table in PowerPoint | Add and edit tables in Google Slides | Databases | Adobe Acrobat overview |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to build slides on a Mac and insert tables quickly, WPS fits everyday presentation editing well. Microsoft and Google offer similar table capabilities in their own presentation products, while Notion and Adobe are better aligned with different content and document workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data reporting slides | Workplace users | They need to present row-and-column data clearly in slides | Use Insert → Table to add a table quickly |
| 2 | Lesson content layout | Teachers and students | They need to organize knowledge points in a structured layout | Insert a table and arrange content by cell |
| 3 | Project progress updates | Project team members | They need to show tasks, timelines, and owners clearly | Use a table to organize stage information |
| 4 | Proposal comparison slides | Sales and operations users | Multiple comparison points are hard to read in plain text | Present comparison items in a table |
| 5 | Meeting material preparation | Team collaborators | Adding structured information at the last minute can be slow | Insert and adjust a table directly on the current slide |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a basic table | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Adjust related table settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other premium services | Some benefits may be limited by plan scope | More benefits may be available depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation editing | Free | It already covers table insertion and basic editing needs |
| Broader premium benefits across features | WPS Member | Suitable if you also need additional membership services in WPS Office |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- To compare available plans, open the purchase page and choose the membership type that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page