WPS Text Box is a text entry and layout tool in WPS Slides; this guide covers 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 is a built-in editing feature in WPS Slides for adding custom text content to a slide. You can open the Text Box command from either the Insert tab or the Home tab, choose a horizontal or vertical text box, then drag on the slide to draw the box and enter text.
This feature is useful for slide titles, captions, callout text, and extra layout text. When you need to place text in a fixed position, resize a text area independently, or arrange text alongside shapes and images, a text box gives you more flexible control.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local text box insertion and editing |
| Other | You need to be able to open WPS Slides and edit presentation files |
Download & Installation
Before using Text Box, install WPS Office on your Windows device.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Slides, open any slide, and check whether the Text Box command is available 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 text box from the Insert or Home tab, choose a text box type, drag to draw it on the slide, and then enter text. | Word lets you add a text box from Insert > Text Box, draw it, type in it, copy it, delete it, and format it. | Google Slides supports text boxes and text fitting options for placeholders and text boxes. In Google Docs, similar content is usually inserted through Drawing. | Notion focuses on text blocks and other content blocks that can be inserted, transformed, and rearranged, rather than a slide-style standalone text box tool. | Acrobat lets you add new text in a PDF, then resize, move, and format the text box. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Text Box is available from two common tabs in the slide editor, which helps you add slide text quickly in presentation work. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Word text boxes are centered on document layout rather than slide editing. | Compared with WPS: Google text box behavior is documented mainly for Slides, while text boxes in Docs are handled differently. | Compared with WPS: Notion is designed for block-based page editing, not fixed-position text box drawing on slides. | Compared with WPS: Adobe text boxes are mainly used for PDF editing instead of presentation layout. |
| Official Source | — | Add, copy, or remove a text box | Change how text fits in placeholders and text boxes | Intro to writing and editing | Add new text |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is to add and place text quickly in slides, WPS Text Box offers a direct path inside the presentation editor. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe are better aligned with document layout, online page editing, or PDF editing in their own product contexts.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Create slide titles | Presenters, teachers, students | A slide needs a separate and visible title area | Insert a text box and type the title in the target position |
| 2 | Add image captions | Designers, content editors | An image needs an independent caption area | Draw a text box and enter the caption text |
| 3 | Add callout text | Trainers, project presenters | Important reminders need to stand out on the slide | Use a text box to place the callout separately |
| 4 | Adjust slide layout | Presentation editors | Default placeholders do not fit the layout | Drag a text box to place text more freely |
| 5 | Insert vertical text | Poster-style slide creators | The slide needs a different text direction | Choose a horizontal or vertical text box before inserting |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Insert a text box in Slides | ✅ | ✅ |
| Choose a horizontal or vertical text box | ✅ | ✅ |
| Additional membership services | Basic editing is available | More advanced features and services may be available depending on the selected plan |
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 |
| Need broader advanced office features across workflows | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more advanced office services |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page