WPS Document Template helps you view and apply existing template styles in the current presentation; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Document Template is a template viewing and application feature in WPS Slides on Windows. It lets you browse template styles already available in the current presentation and apply them by page range.
Core tasks include:
- Open the This Template panel to review available templates in the current presentation.
- Apply a selected template to the current slide only.
- Replace the current master or apply the template to all slides.
This feature is useful when you want to keep presentation styles consistent, adjust page appearance quickly, or switch layouts without rebuilding slides from scratch.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local template switching |
| Other | You need to be able to open a WPS presentation file normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Slides, open the Design tab, and confirm that the master-related entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | View existing templates in the current presentation and apply them to the current slide, replace the current master, or apply them to all slides. | Word supports saving a document as a template and creating new documents from that template, with a focus on document template reuse. | Google Docs supports Google-created templates and also provides insertable templates for some document scenarios. | Notion provides a template marketplace where users can add templates to a workspace and customize them further. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports reusable document templates and reusable form field layer templates for signing and form workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can switch and apply template styles directly inside the current presentation, including current-slide and all-slide scope, without first creating a separate template file. | Compared with WPS: the workflow is more focused on saving or creating document templates and then starting a new file, rather than quickly applying a style inside the current presentation. | Compared with WPS: the experience is centered more on online template galleries and insertable document templates, and some template features depend on work or school accounts. | Compared with WPS: it is better suited to workspace content reuse and database-based templates than to slide master style switching in a presentation. | Compared with WPS: it is better suited to agreement, form, and e-signature template management than to presentation master style application. |
| Official Source | — | Create a template | Use templates | Start with a template | Create a new Library Template |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to review and switch template styles inside an existing presentation, WPS provides a more direct path. Other products also support templates, but they are more commonly oriented toward document reuse, workspace templates, or signing workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unify a single slide style | Presentation editors | Only one slide needs a style update without affecting the whole deck | Use Apply to Current Page |
| 2 | Refresh the full deck layout | Report creators | The whole presentation needs a consistent visual style quickly | Use Apply to All Pages |
| 3 | Update the master structure | Template maintainers | The current master no longer matches the required design | Use Replace Current Master |
| 4 | Review existing templates | Everyday office users | It is unclear which templates are already available in the file | Open the This Template dialog box |
| 5 | Compare styles before finalizing | Course or project presenters | Different template looks need to be tested on existing content | Select a template first, then apply it by page or to the full deck |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic office features | ✅ | ✅ |
| Template downloads | Limited | More templates and access to more advanced template benefits |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB in some plans |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing and switching existing templates in the current presentation | Free | This feature itself does not require membership for normal presentation editing |
| Accessing more template resources and broader benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who frequently download templates, need more cloud storage, or want additional advanced benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page