Use WPS Screenshot Shape with 4 topics, including switching to rectangle, circle or oval, rounded rectangle, and freeform capture; 3 topics are free and 1 topic is membership-related.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Switch to a Rectangle Screenshot | Free |
| 2 | 2. Switch to a Circle or Oval Screenshot | Free |
| 3 | 3. Switch to a Rounded Rectangle Screenshot | Free |
| 4 | 4. Switch to a Freeform Screenshot | WPS Membership |
How-to Guide
1. Switch to a Rectangle Screenshot
Entry point: Screenshot editing toolbar → Shape selection area
- Complete one screenshot and enter editing mode.
- Find the shape selection area below the toolbar.
- Click Rectangle.
- WPS automatically switches to the rectangle shape and starts screenshot capture again.
- Drag to select the rectangular area you want to keep.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The screen enters screenshot mode again and the selection area uses a rectangular shape.
- Next actions: After the capture is complete, you can continue editing, saving, or copying the screenshot.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you are not in editing mode, the shape selection area may not appear.
- Environment limits: You need to finish one screenshot first before switching shapes in editing mode.
2. Switch to a Circle or Oval Screenshot
Entry point: Screenshot editing toolbar → Shape selection area
- After taking a screenshot, stay in editing mode.
- In the shape selection area, click Circle.
- WPS automatically starts screenshot capture again.
- Drag to select the circle or oval area you need.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The new screenshot area appears as a circle or oval.
- Next actions: You can use the result in presentations, instructions, or emphasis graphics.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the selected area is too small, key content may not display completely.
- Environment limits: Leave enough margin so text near the edge is not cut off.
3. Switch to a Rounded Rectangle Screenshot
Entry point: Screenshot editing toolbar → Shape selection area
- In screenshot editing mode, find the shape selection area.
- Click Rounded Rectangle.
- WPS switches to the new shape and starts screenshot capture again.
- Select the rounded rectangle area you want to keep.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The captured result appears with rounded corners.
- Next actions: You can continue inserting it into a presentation or exporting it for use.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Mixing rounded rectangle and standard rectangle captures may affect layout consistency.
- Environment limits: This shape works well for materials that need a softer visual style.
4. Switch to a Freeform Screenshot
Entry point: Screenshot editing toolbar → Shape selection area
- Complete a screenshot and enter editing mode.
- In the shape selection area, click Freeform.
- WPS automatically starts screenshot capture again.
- Draw the capture area freely as needed.
- Finish the drawing to generate an irregular screenshot.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The capture area follows the path you draw and creates an irregular result.
- Next actions: You can use it to highlight special areas or create more flexible screenshot layouts.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Drawing too quickly may make the edge less accurate.
- Membership: This topic includes a membership-related item. Follow the in-app prompt shown in your client.
- Environment limits: It works well for irregular areas, but it is less suitable for layouts that require strict alignment.