Delete Master removes unneeded masters or layouts from the current presentation; this guide covers 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 1 | Matches the How-to Index row count |
| Available without membership | 1 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | This workflow does not require membership |
| Version guidance | No specific limit stated | Using the latest WPS Office version is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Delete Master is a master-management feature in WPS Presentation on Windows. It helps you remove masters or layouts that are no longer needed in the current presentation so the template structure stays cleaner and easier to manage.
Core capabilities include:
- Delete a master or layout in Slide Master view.
- Simplify the presentation structure by keeping only the layouts you still use.
- Recover an accidental deletion with Undo before later changes replace it.
This is useful when you clean up old templates, remove duplicate layouts, or prepare a presentation with a more consistent structure.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run the current WPS Office app normally |
| App version | The latest WPS Office version is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for this local editing action |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Presentation file and enter Slide Master view |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then open WPS Presentation |
| Check after installation | Open a presentation and confirm that you can enter Slide Master view and see the Delete command |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Delete a selected master or layout in Slide Master view to clean up presentation template structure. | PowerPoint supports deleting built-in layouts in Slide Master view and managing master-layout hierarchy. | Google Slides supports theme editing, layout changes, and theme import, but its official help mainly describes theme and layout editing rather than a directly equivalent desktop master-deletion workflow. | Notion supports deleting pages, sub-pages, and template content, which fits content management rather than presentation master editing. | Adobe Acrobat supports deleting PDF pages in Organize Pages, which fits page cleanup rather than presentation master management. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The delete command is part of the master-editing workflow, so it is convenient for cleaning presentation template structure directly. | Compared with WPS: It also supports layout deletion, but some cleanup guidance for unused masters is tied to subscriber features. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on theme and layout application, so the official deletion path for master-level structure is less direct. | Compared with WPS: It is designed for page and database content management, not presentation master cleanup. | Compared with WPS: It is designed for PDF page deletion, not presentation template maintenance. |
| Official Source | — | Customize a slide master | Use a Template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Delete & restore content | Delete pages in PDFs with Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to clean up masters and layouts inside a presentation, WPS and Microsoft PowerPoint both provide presentation-focused editing paths. Google Slides, Notion, and Adobe each support deletion in their own document models, but they do not directly match a presentation master deletion workflow.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How Delete Master helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleaning old templates | Presentation maintainers | Too many old masters make selection harder | Delete masters or layouts that are no longer needed |
| 2 | Standardizing layouts | Brand or training teams | Mixed layouts make style control harder | Keep only the standard layout set |
| 3 | Final file cleanup | Report creators | Unused template structure remains in the file | Remove extra master items before delivery |
| 4 | Reducing layout confusion | Everyday office users | Too many layout thumbnails cause mistakes | Delete layouts that should no longer be used |
| 5 | Rebuilding a template system | Design support teams | An old master structure needs replacement | Remove old masters before creating a new structure |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Delete presentation masters or layouts | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF and extended productivity tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools are available |
| Cloud storage | 1GB | 20GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional presentation template cleanup | Free | Delete Master is available for basic presentation editing |
| Frequent work across multiple file types | WPS Premium | In addition to presentation editing, you can use more advanced tools and higher cloud storage |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page