This guide covers WPS Art Add Item in WPS Presentation on Windows; it includes 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 |
| Membership limit | None | This feature can be used directly |
| Version limit | None | No version threshold is specified here |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Art Add Item is a structure editing feature in WPS Presentation for Windows. It helps you add a new peer item or assistant item to the current WPS Art graphic.
Core capabilities include:
- Add Item from the Design tab: add a peer item above, below, before, or after the current item.
- Quick Add Item from the floating toolbar: add one peer item directly.
Typical use cases include updating organization charts, inserting extra steps in process diagrams, and adjusting presentation structures.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local editing of this feature |
| Other | You need to insert and select an item inside a WPS Art graphic in a presentation first |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Presentation, insert or open a presentation that contains WPS Art, select the graphic, and check whether the Design tab shows the Add Item entry |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In a WPS Art graphic, you can add a peer item above, below, before, or after the current item, and add an assistant in organization charts. | Microsoft Office apps let you insert shapes from Insert > Shapes, and official guidance notes that shapes can also be added on top of a SmartArt graphic for customization. | Google Slides lets you insert text, shapes, diagrams, and lines, then arrange objects on the slide canvas. | Notion uses blocks as the basic content unit, and you can add blocks with / commands or the + menu. | Adobe Acrobat provides commenting tools that include shapes, lines, and freeform drawings for PDF markup. |
| Official Source | — | Add shapes | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Intro to writing & editing | Add comments in callouts in Acrobat |
Advantage: The command is tied directly to the selected WPS Art item, which is convenient when you need to extend an existing diagram structure without switching to general drawing tools.
Overall Conclusion
If you need to keep extending an existing diagram node by node, WPS keeps the action closer to the current WPS Art structure. Microsoft and Google focus more on general shape insertion, Notion focuses on block-based page building, and Adobe focuses on PDF annotation workflows.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Add missing members to an organization chart | HR staff, administrators, managers | The current org chart is missing positions or people | Select the current item and use Add Item to insert a peer or assistant item |
| 2 | Insert extra steps into a process diagram | Trainers, project staff, operations staff | A new step needs to be inserted into an existing flow | Use the above, below, before, or after options to place the new item |
| 3 | Expand a presentation structure quickly | Presentation creators | Repetitive insertion slows down editing | Use the floating toolbar to add a peer item quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use WPS Art Add Item | Available | Available |
| Standard presentation graphic editing | Available | Available |
| Other premium benefits | Depends on the current account benefits | More premium office features may be available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday WPS Art editing | Free | This feature can be used directly without membership restrictions |
| Broader premium office needs | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need additional premium features across other modules |
How to Subscribe
- Membership purchase: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page