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
| 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 | Matches 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
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local switching |
| Other | You need to open WPS Slides and enter Slide Master view |
Download & Installation
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch 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
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In 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 Advantages | Advantage: 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 Source | — | Dark Mode in Word | Use Dark theme in Google Docs, Sheets & Slides | Account settings and preferences | Change 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
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review presentation styles at night | Presentation creators | Bright interfaces may feel tiring during long review sessions | Switch to dark mode in Slide Master |
| 2 | Preview layouts on light backgrounds | Trainers and presenters | Need to confirm how layouts look in a light style | Switch to light mode from the drop-down menu |
| 3 | Keep templates visually consistent | Template managers | Multi-slide presentations need a unified visual style | Enter Slide Master and switch the mode there |
| 4 | Check appearance before presenting | Everyday office users | Need a quick visual check before a presentation starts | Open Slide Master and preview by switching modes |
| 5 | Adapt to different room lighting | Meeting presenters | Reading comfort changes in different lighting conditions | Switch between dark and light modes based on the environment |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Light/Dark Mode switching | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Use the free scope shown on the product page | More advanced features and storage benefits may be available depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to switch presentation light or dark mode | Free version | This feature can be used directly without an additional membership |
| You also need more advanced office features | WPS membership | Suitable for users who also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or other advanced features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page