FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

This FAQ covers 3 common question types about WPS Art Add Item on Windows: finding the command, layout limits, and placement differences.

FAQ

Why is Add Assistant grayed out?

  1. Check whether the selected WPS Art graphic is an organization chart.
  2. If the current graphic is not an organization chart, Add Assistant is unavailable.
  3. Switch to an organization chart layout, select the item again, and reopen Add Item.

What is the difference between Add Item Below and Add Item After?

  1. Add Item Below adds a peer item below the current item.
  2. Add Item After adds a peer item after the current item.
  3. The visual direction on the page depends on the current graphic layout.

What is the difference between adding from the floating toolbar and adding from the Design tab?

  1. Add Item on the floating toolbar quickly adds one peer item.
  2. Add Item on the Design tab lets you choose above, below, before, after, or assistant placement.
  3. If you need more precise control over the new item position, use the Design tab entry.

Glossary

TermDefinition
WPS ArtA structured graphic object in WPS Presentation that can be used for organization charts, process diagrams, and similar visual layouts.
Peer itemA new item shape at the same level as the currently selected item.
Assistant itemA supporting node in an organization chart that represents a special subordinate relationship such as an assistant role.