WPS Bold on Windows: Introduction

Last updated:July 16, 2026

WPS Bold on Windows helps you emphasize selected text in presentations; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks4Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership4Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limitNo specific limit statedThe feature description does not list a version restriction
ShortcutCtrl+BQuickly toggles bold formatting

About This Feature

Overview

Bold in WPS Presentation on Windows is a text formatting feature that makes selected text appear heavier, helping titles, keywords, and important points stand out more clearly.

Core tasks include:

  • Apply bold from the ribbon: useful for standard editing and formatting workflows.
  • Apply bold from the floating toolbar: useful for quick formatting right after selecting text.
  • Apply bold from the right-click menu: useful when you also want to adjust related font settings.
  • Toggle bold with a keyboard shortcut: useful for frequent editing and fast layout work.

Common use cases include title emphasis, keyword highlighting, and key-point marking in slides. It helps reduce repeated formatting steps and makes slide hierarchy easier to read.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkNo mandatory internet connection is required for local bold formatting
OtherOpen an editable presentation and select text before applying bold

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Installation notesDownload and install WPS Office, then open a presentation to use bold formatting
Post-install checkOpen WPS Presentation, select text, and confirm that the Bold button is visible on the Home or Text Tools tab

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummarySupports bold formatting for selected text through the ribbon, floating toolbar, right-click menu, and Ctrl+B.Microsoft Word supports bold through the Mini toolbar, the Bold button on the Home tab, and Ctrl+B.Google Docs supports bold from the toolbar, the Format > Text menu, and keyboard shortcuts.Notion supports bold from the text styling menu, Ctrl+B, and Markdown ** while typing.Adobe Acrobat supports editing text in editable PDFs and applying bold from text formatting controls.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS provides four common entry points for the same formatting task in one editing flow. Advantage: Ctrl+B matches familiar document-editing habits for faster slide formatting.Compared with WPS: the official page describes the Mini toolbar, Home tab, and Ctrl+B, but does not highlight a right-click font path for this task.Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports toolbar and menu formatting, but the official page is centered on document editing rather than slide layout work.Compared with WPS: Notion supports shortcut-based and Markdown-based styling, which fits block editing rather than presentation text layout.Compared with WPS: Acrobat can format editable PDF text, but this depends on editable PDF content and available fonts.
Official SourceMake the text boldChange how paragraphs and fonts lookStyle and customize your pageEdit text in PDFs

Overall Conclusion
WPS Bold on Windows covers the common ways people emphasize text during slide editing. Compared with document and note tools, it fits presentation formatting more directly, and compared with PDF editing tools, it is simpler to use in an editable slide workflow.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable ForMain Pain PointHow Bold Helps
1Emphasizing titlesPeople creating reports or presentationsTitle hierarchy is not clear enoughApply bold to make headings stand out
2Highlighting keywordsTrainers and presentersImportant terms are easy to missUse bold to mark keywords quickly
3Stressing conclusionsBusiness presentersKey conclusions can blend into body textBold the conclusion text to improve visibility
4Fast layout adjustmentFrequent editorsRepeated menu switching slows formattingUse Ctrl+B or the floating toolbar for quick changes
5Combined font adjustmentUsers refining text appearanceA single entry point may not be enough for follow-up font changesOpen font-related settings from the right-click path and continue editing

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree UsersWPS Premium
Bold text in presentations✅ Available✅ Available
Basic Office editing✅ Available✅ Available
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB
Template downloadsLimitedMore template benefits
PDF toolsBasic accessMore complete PDF experience

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage ScenarioRecommended PlanWhy
Everyday slide editing and text emphasisFreeBold itself has no membership restriction and covers basic formatting needs
More cloud storage, templates, and extended toolsWPS PremiumBetter suited for users who also need broader document, template, and PDF capabilities

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page