WPS Object Grouping is an object management feature for presentations on iOS; it includes 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 |
| Membership-related items | 0 | The current topics can be used directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Object Grouping lets you combine multiple selected objects into one unit so you can move, resize, and manage them together while keeping their relative positions unchanged. In WPS Presentation on iOS, this feature is useful for organizing shapes, pictures, text boxes, and other slide elements with fewer repeated adjustments.
The main tasks covered here are:
- Group objects: combine multiple objects into one unit for unified handling.
- Ungroup objects: restore a grouped object back into separate items for individual editing.
This feature is useful for slide layout cleanup, moving text-and-image modules, and adjusting multiple presentation elements together.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the full object editing entry is available |
| Network | Grouping and ungrouping local objects do not require a network connection; downloading, signing in, or syncing requires network access |
| Other | You need to select two or more objects in a WPS presentation before grouping becomes available |
Download & Installation
Install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad before using Object Grouping in a presentation.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download and install WPS Office on your iPhone or iPad, sign in to your account, and open a presentation file |
| Check after installation | Open a presentation, select objects, and check whether the related entry appears in Tools or the floating toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation on iOS, you can select multiple objects and group or ungroup them for unified movement, resizing, and management. | Microsoft Word supports grouping shapes, pictures, or other objects so they can be moved, rotated, or resized like a single object. | Google Slides on iPhone and iPad supports selecting multiple objects and grouping them together, then separating them again. | Notion uses blocks as its core content unit and supports rearranging blocks, but its help content does not describe a presentation-style object grouping feature. | Adobe Express supports grouping and ungrouping multiple objects in a design, which is useful for multi-element layout work. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: provides direct Group and Ungroup actions in the iOS presentation editing flow. Distinct: supports both the Tools panel path and the floating toolbar path for the same task. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official guidance focuses more on desktop-style format tabs and conditions such as text wrapping before grouping. | Compared with WPS: Google Slides also supports grouping on iOS, but its guidance is broader and centered on general object arrangement in Slides. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for page and block organization rather than slide-object grouping in presentation editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Express is oriented more toward design canvas editing, while WPS is closer to presentation slide layout adjustment. |
| Official Source | — | Group shapes, pictures, or other objects in Word | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines - iPhone & iPad | What is a block? | Group and ungroup objects |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to organize multiple slide objects quickly on iPhone or iPad, WPS Object Grouping provides direct group and ungroup actions inside presentation editing. Microsoft, Google, and Adobe also provide related capabilities in their own products, but their entry points and primary use cases differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Move a text-and-image module together | Presentation editors | Several elements need to move together, and moving them one by one takes longer | Group the objects first, then move them as one unit |
| 2 | Resize multiple elements together | Report and slide creators | Several objects need to keep their proportions aligned | Group them and resize them together to reduce misalignment |
| 3 | Temporarily separate items for editing | Users who need to edit one item inside a group | A grouped object cannot be adjusted item by item directly | Ungroup first, then edit each object separately |
| 4 | Clean up a template slide layout | Courseware or proposal creators | A slide contains many elements and is harder to manage | Group related objects to make the layout easier to manage |
| 5 | Handle multiple selected objects faster on mobile | Users doing light editing on a small screen | Repeatedly selecting separate objects on mobile can be inconvenient | Use multi-select and grouping to reduce repeated actions |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Object grouping and ungrouping | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits are shown on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation editing and object arrangement | Free | Object grouping and ungrouping are available directly for basic layout work |
| Need more cloud storage or additional value-added capabilities | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage and broader office features for ongoing work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page