Rename Master in WPS is a presentation editing feature for changing the names of masters or layouts; 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 |
| Version limits | No version limit stated | No version threshold is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Rename Master is a built-in feature in WPS Presentation for Windows that lets you change the name of a master or layout so template structures are easier to identify and manage.
Core capabilities include:
- Rename a master: assign a clearer name to the selected master for easier identification.
- Rename a layout: use the same entry point to rename a layout and keep structure names organized.
- Improve naming for collaboration: use descriptive names so teammates can choose the right layout more quickly.
This feature is useful when organizing templates, preparing branded presentations, or maintaining shared presentation files.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local renaming |
| Other | You need to open a WPS presentation and enter Slide Master view |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Start WPS Presentation, open any presentation, enter Slide Master view, and confirm that the Rename entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can rename a selected master or layout in Slide Master view to manage presentation template structures more clearly. | PowerPoint supports renaming a slide layout in Slide Master view in the desktop app. | Google Slides supports changing layouts, editing themes, and using templates, but the official help page does not describe a separate layout rename command. | Notion supports creating pages from templates and managing template-based content with page titles and template names, mainly for databases and pages. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports changing a template name in template properties for document template management. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the same workflow can be used for both master and layout naming; the feature is available without membership for routine template cleanup. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on renaming layouts, and PowerPoint for the web cannot edit slide master features. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on themes, layouts, and template insertion rather than a dedicated layout renaming workflow. | Compared with WPS: it is designed more for database and page template workflows than presentation master editing. | Compared with WPS: it is oriented toward e-sign document templates rather than presentation master structure management. |
| Official Source | — | Rename a slide layout | Use a template or change the theme, background, or layout in Google Slides | Creating pages from templates | Copy and edit a shared template |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is naming and organizing presentation masters and layouts, WPS and Microsoft both provide direct master-editing workflows. Google, Notion, and Adobe cover related template scenarios, but their official guidance focuses on different product contexts such as themes, page templates, or document-signing templates.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate template cleanup | Admin and brand teams | Master names are unclear and hard to distinguish | Rename masters in Slide Master view |
| 2 | Layout classification | Presentation designers | Similar layouts are difficult to identify quickly | Give layouts descriptive names |
| 3 | Team handoff | Project teams | Teammates cannot tell which layout to use | Apply a shared naming convention before sharing the file |
| 4 | Courseware maintenance | Teachers and trainers | Older templates accumulate and become hard to read | Rename layouts by lesson or content type |
| 5 | Brand deck updates | Marketing teams | Existing names no longer match updated usage | Rename masters and layouts to reflect current purpose |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Rename a master or layout | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic presentation editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional membership services | Based on the current account benefits | Includes the benefits listed on the pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Routine master renaming | Free | This feature itself does not require membership |
| Broader cross-module premium needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need other membership benefits in WPS Office |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page