WPS Light/Dark Mode on Windows: Introduction

Last updated:July 16, 2026

WPS Light/Dark Mode lets you switch between dark and light display styles in Slide Master for presentations; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

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Core tasks2Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership2Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Light/Dark Mode is a display feature in WPS Slides on Windows that helps you switch the current Slide Master between dark and light modes, making it easier to adjust the overall visual style of a presentation.

Core capabilities include:

  • Switch between dark and light modes: Open the Light/Dark Mode drop-down menu and choose the display style you need.
  • Adjust the style in Slide Master view: Enter Slide Master first, then switch the current master style in one place.

This feature is useful for night-time presentation review, checking layouts on light backgrounds, and keeping template styles consistent.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
OSWindows device
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkNo mandatory internet connection is required for local switching
OtherYou need to open WPS Slides and enter Slide Master view

Download & Installation

ItemNotes
Official DownloadWPS Office Free Download
Post-install CheckLaunch WPS Slides, open any presentation, and confirm that you can enter Slide Master and see the Light/Dark Mode entry

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryIn WPS Slides, Light/Dark Mode is available in Slide Master so you can switch the master display style directly.Word offers Dark Mode for menu controls and the document background, and lets users switch page background colors in the View tab.Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides support Dark, Light, or System default themes in the mobile apps.Notion lets users change appearance to Light, Dark, or system-based settings, and also supports a keyboard shortcut for switching.Acrobat lets users change display themes to adjust the overall interface appearance on desktop.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: The entry is built into the Slide Master workflow, which is helpful when you want to adjust presentation templates and visual style in one editing path.Compared with WPS: The official guidance focuses on document viewing and editing appearance rather than a presentation master workflow.Compared with WPS: The official guidance focuses on mobile app theme settings, with less emphasis on presentation master-level styling.Compared with WPS: The appearance setting is mainly for workspace display and note-taking environments, not for presentation master editing.Compared with WPS: The display theme is mainly for PDF interface viewing rather than presentation template editing.
Official SourceDark Mode in WordUse Dark theme in Google Docs, Sheets & SlidesAccount settings and preferencesChange display themes in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion: WPS Light/Dark Mode is closely tied to the Slide Master editing workflow, which makes it practical for users who want to adjust presentation appearance while working on templates. Other products also provide dark or light display settings, but their official guidance is more focused on document, workspace, or PDF viewing interfaces.

Use Cases

#ScenarioTarget UsersCore Pain PointSolution
1Review presentation styles at nightPresentation creatorsBright interfaces may feel tiring during long review sessionsSwitch to dark mode in Slide Master
2Preview layouts on light backgroundsTrainers and presentersNeed to confirm how layouts look in a light styleSwitch to light mode from the drop-down menu
3Keep templates visually consistentTemplate managersMulti-slide presentations need a unified visual styleEnter Slide Master and switch the mode there
4Check appearance before presentingEveryday office usersNeed a quick visual check before a presentation startsOpen Slide Master and preview by switching modes
5Adapt to different room lightingMeeting presentersReading comfort changes in different lighting conditionsSwitch between dark and light modes based on the environment

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

FeatureFree UserWPS Member
Light/Dark Mode switching✅ Available✅ Available
Basic presentation editing✅ Available✅ Available
Additional advanced benefitsUse the free scope shown on the product pageMore advanced features and storage benefits may be available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use CaseRecommended PlanReason
You only need to switch presentation light or dark modeFree versionThis feature can be used directly without an additional membership
You also need more advanced office featuresWPS membershipSuitable for users who also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other advanced features

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page