WPS Table Tools is a set of table editing options in WPS Presentation for macOS; 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 | All topics in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Table Tools helps you work with table objects in presentations, including opening the table tools entry, adjusting settings, and using more settings for advanced changes. It is useful for lesson slides, project reports, and presentation pages that need structured table layouts.
Core capabilities include:
- Open the Table Tools entry to start table-related editing quickly.
- Adjust settings in the panel and apply them to the current table.
- Use more settings for advanced adjustments and preview-based changes.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Local table editing does not require a constant connection; downloading, installation, and account actions require network access |
| Other | You need to open or create a presentation, enter editing mode, and select a table object |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Presentation, open any presentation, select a table, and confirm that table-related tools are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a table tools entry inside presentations for table settings and more settings adjustments. | PowerPoint lets users add a table to a slide and use table tools to make formatting, style, and other changes. | Google Slides lets users add tables, insert or delete rows and columns, resize tables, and style individual cells. | Notion databases use table-style views with properties, views, filters, and page-based records for structured information management. | Acrobat can make small edits to PDF page content, but complex table changes such as adding rows are limited. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Keeps table editing inside the presentation workflow, with direct access to settings and more settings for slide layout work. | Compared with WPS: supports table creation and formatting, but its official guidance focuses on general insert-and-format workflows. | Compared with WPS: supports online table editing and cell styling, with a stronger focus on browser-based collaboration. | Compared with WPS: table-style content is centered on databases and information organization rather than slide table layout. | Compared with WPS: better suited to PDF post-editing, while complex table structure changes often need the source file. |
| Official Source | — | Add a table to a slide | Add and edit tables | Intro to databases | Editing a table in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is editing table objects directly inside presentation slides, WPS Table Tools fits that workflow well. Microsoft and Google also support table editing, while Notion is more database-oriented and Adobe is more suitable for PDF follow-up editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson slide layout | Teachers and trainers | Tables in teaching slides need quick style adjustments | Use Table Tools to adjust settings and styles |
| 2 | Project report cleanup | Office users | Data tables in report slides need clearer presentation | Use Table Tools and more settings to improve display |
| 3 | Proposal presentation editing | Marketing and sales teams | Price tables and comparison tables need fast updates | Select the table directly in editing mode and apply settings |
| 4 | Weekly and monthly report updates | Team members | Table content changes require layout updates | Use more settings to adjust advanced options and preview results |
| 5 | Template reuse | Frequent presentation creators | Reused templates have inconsistent table styles | Reopen Table Tools to unify table formatting in the current file |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic table editing in presentations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional office benefits | Some advanced benefits depend on the plan scope | ✅ More advanced office benefits and services |
| Account and subscription services | Basic account functions are available | Subscription-based membership services are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily presentation layout and basic table edits | Free | The topics in this guide can already be completed without membership |
| Broader advanced office needs or long-term multi-scenario use | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who want access to more membership services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page