WPS Object Hierarchy in Presentation on iOS helps you change the front-to-back order of overlapping objects; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Object Hierarchy is a built-in presentation editing feature in WPS Office for iOS. It is used to change the display order of overlapping objects such as pictures and shapes, so you can control whether an object appears at the front, one layer forward, one layer backward, or at the back.
Core capabilities include:
- Bring to Front: Move the selected object above all other objects.
- Bring Forward: Move the selected object forward by one layer.
- Send Backward: Move the selected object backward by one layer.
- Send to Back: Move the selected object behind all other objects.
The tab name in the bottom toolbar changes with the selected object type. When you select a picture, the Picture tab appears. When you select a shape, the related shape tab appears.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | Changing object order is a local editing feature and does not require a constant network connection |
| Other | You need to open a presentation and have at least one selectable object on the current slide |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office → open a presentation → select a picture or shape and confirm that the related tab and the Object Hierarchy entry appear in the bottom toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Presentation on iOS, after selecting an object, you can use Object Hierarchy to bring it to the front, move it forward, move it backward, or send it to the back for overlapping layout adjustments. | Microsoft Office supports bringing objects forward or backward, including moving them to the front, back, or one layer at a time. | Google Slides supports changing object order, including moving an object to the front or back in the Slides app. | Notion supports adding, resizing, aligning, and arranging media blocks on a page, but its page-based block model does not provide an equivalent slide-layer ordering command set for presentation objects. | Adobe XD supports Bring To Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, and Send To Back commands for arranging object stacking order. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides four direct object-order commands in the mobile presentation editing interface, which is practical for quick slide layout adjustments on iPhone or iPad. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft provides similar ordering controls, but the official guidance is spread across different Office apps and interfaces. | Compared with WPS: Google also supports object order changes, but the official mobile help shown here highlights front and back ordering in Google Slides rather than the same four-command presentation flow. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to page and media block organization than slide-based object layering. | Compared with WPS: Adobe XD offers strong object arrangement controls, but it is positioned for design and prototyping rather than general presentation editing. |
| Official Source | — | Move an object forward or backward | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Images, files & media | Move, align, distribute, and arrange objects |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to adjust the front-to-back order of pictures or shapes in a mobile presentation, WPS offers a direct object-order entry inside the editing workflow. Other products also provide arrangement features, but their product focus and interface structure differ by scenario.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A picture covers text | Presentation editors | An inserted image blocks a title or description | Select the picture and use Send Backward or Send to Back |
| 2 | A shape needs emphasis | Students, teachers, presenters | A highlight shape is hidden behind other objects | Select the shape and use Bring to Front or Bring Forward |
| 3 | Overlapping objects need cleanup | Mobile office users | Multiple objects overlap and the visual order becomes confusing | Use the four object-order commands to adjust the stack step by step |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic object hierarchy adjustment | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and other extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools are typically included |
| Cloud storage and multi-device benefits | Basic access | Expanded benefits are typically included |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday presentation layout and object ordering | Free | The object hierarchy feature itself can be used without membership |
| Broader office work with more advanced tools and benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced features, cloud services, or extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page