How to Use WPS Slide Format on Windows

Use Slide Format with 2 how-to topics, including changing a layout from the right-click menu and from the ribbon; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Change a Layout from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Left thumbnail pane → Right-click → Layout

1. Select the slide you want to update in the left slide thumbnail pane.
2. Right-click the selected slide.
3. Select Layout.
4. Choose a new layout in the layout panel.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The current slide uses the new layout structure.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the title, body text, or other content areas.
• No side effects: Existing content is not directly deleted, though positions may shift with the new layout.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select the target slide first, the right-click menu may not apply to the slide you intended to edit.
• Environment limits: Use this in the normal presentation editing view.

2. Change a Layout from the Ribbon

Entry point: Home tab → Layout button

1. Select the slide you want to update.
2. Click the Home tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Layout.
4. Select a new layout from the drop-down panel.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected slide switches to the new layout.
• Next actions: You can continue adding text, images, or other presentation content.
• No side effects: Other slides in the presentation are not changed at the same time.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If no specific slide is selected, it may be harder to confirm which slide receives the layout change.
• Environment limits: Open the presentation and stay in the editing interface before starting.