How to Use WPS Document Template on Windows

Use Document Template with 3 topics: open This Template, apply a template to the current slide, and replace the current master or apply it to all slides; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open This Template

Entry point: Design → Master → This Template

1. Open the presentation you want to edit.
2. Click the Design tab at the top.
3. Click the Master drop-down button.
4. Select This Template.
5. In the dialog box, review all available templates in the current presentation.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The This Template dialog box opens.
• Next actions: You can select a template style and continue with template application.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If no presentation is open first, you cannot review the template list for the current file.

2. Apply a Template to the Current Slide

Entry point: Design → Master → This Template

1. Open the This Template dialog box by following the previous steps.
2. Select the template style you want from the list.
3. Confirm that the target slide is currently selected.
4. Click Apply to Current Page.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The current slide updates to the selected template style.
• Next actions: You can continue editing the current slide or move to another slide.
• No side effects: Other slides are not replaced at the same time.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the target slide is not selected first, the template may be applied to a different slide than expected.
• Environment limits: Template changes may affect the current slide layout, so it is helpful to check content positions after applying the style.

3. Replace the Current Master or Apply to All Slides

Entry point: Design → Master → This Template

1. Open the This Template dialog box.
2. Select the template style you want to use.
3. To update the current master, click Replace Current Master.
4. To apply the template to the full presentation, click Apply to All Pages.
5. Review slide layouts and content positions across the presentation.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The master or all slides are updated with the selected template.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting fonts, images, and layout details.
• No side effects: The original presentation can still be saved as a new version for later editing.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Applying a template in bulk before checking the overall layout may require later position adjustments on some slides.
• Environment limits: It is helpful to save the current presentation before switching styles so you can review the earlier version if needed.