WPS Text Box is a basic tool for adding and editing custom text in WPS Slides on 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 current topics are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Text Box lets you add custom text content to a slide and choose either a horizontal or vertical text box when needed. You can open this feature from the Insert tab or the Home tab, then drag on the slide to draw a text box and enter text.
Core tasks include:
- Insert a text box from the Insert tab when you want to add a text area during slide editing.
- Insert a text box from the Home tab when you want to add text from a commonly used editing entry.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No required internet connection for inserting and editing local text boxes |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Slides presentation and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open a presentation, and check whether the Text Box button is visible on the Insert or Home tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In WPS Slides, you can insert a horizontal or vertical text box from the Insert or Home tab, then drag on the slide to draw it and type text. | Microsoft Word supports inserting and formatting text boxes, but it is mainly designed for document page layout rather than slide editing. | Google Docs is mainly designed for document editing, and text box-like content is usually handled through drawing-related features instead of a direct slide-editing entry. | Notion is built around block-based editing, and text blocks are the common way to enter content rather than slide-style text boxes. | Adobe Acrobat lets you add text boxes or text comments in PDFs, which fits PDF review and form-filling scenarios rather than presentation editing. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The same feature is available from two common tabs, which helps you insert text quickly during slide editing. Distinct: You can directly choose a horizontal or vertical text box and draw it on the slide. | Compared with WPS: It is more focused on document layout, so the editing path and usage goal for text boxes are different from slide workflows. | Compared with WPS: It is more suitable for online document collaboration, and its text box entry is less direct for slide-style layout work. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to structured notes and collaboration, not slide text box placement. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to PDF annotation and form filling, not text layout inside presentation slides. |
| Official Source | — | Add, copy, or remove a text box in Word | Insert or delete images and videos | What is a block in Notion? | Add comments to PDFs with sticky notes, highlights, and other annotations |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Text Box is more closely aligned with slide editing and works well when you need to place text directly on a presentation page. For users who want to draw and fill a text box inside a slide, the workflow is more focused and easier to follow.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add title-page text | Presentation editors | A cover slide needs a separate title or subtitle area | Insert a text box from the Insert tab and type the content |
| 2 | Add page notes | Teachers and presenters | Existing graphics or images need nearby explanatory text | Draw a text box and place the note where needed |
| 3 | Adjust layout hierarchy | Users designing slide layouts | Text position is flexible and a standard placeholder is not enough | Use a text box to place text freely |
| 4 | Add vertical text | Users who need special layout styles | A slide needs text in a different direction | Choose a vertical text box and enter text |
| 5 | Edit from a common entry | Users who often work from the Home tab | They do not want to switch tabs often | Insert a text box directly from the Home tab |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a text box | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Choose a horizontal or vertical text box | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic text box editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Create regular presentations for daily work or study | Free | Text box insertion and basic editing are available directly |
| Use this feature together with more membership-based office tools | WPS Premium | Suitable when you want one plan for broader office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page