This feature adjusts the order of WPS Art items at the same level; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Art Bring Forward and Send Backward helps you adjust the order of items within the same level.
Core tasks include:
- Bring Forward: moves the selected item forward by one position for fine-tuning the display order of peer items.
- Send Backward: moves the selected item backward by one position when you want a neighboring item to appear before it.
- Reorder from the floating toolbar: lets you change position directly from the floating toolbar to reduce menu switching.
This feature is useful for organizing flowcharts, refining hierarchy diagrams, and adjusting the reading order of presentation elements. It changes only the order of peer items and does not change their hierarchy.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local editing |
| Other | Open a presentation in WPS Presentation that contains WPS Art items |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, open a file that contains WPS Art, select an item, and check the Design tab or the floating toolbar for the related commands |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can use Bring Forward and Send Backward for WPS Art items from the Design tab, or use Change Position on the floating toolbar. | Microsoft lets you move a text box, WordArt, or shape up one layer or down one layer, and also move it to the front or back of the stack. | Google Slides lets you arrange object order, including moving objects forward, backward, to the front, or to the back. | Notion lets you reorder blocks with drag and drop, but it does not provide the same layer-style forward/backward commands used for graphics. | Adobe Express lets you rearrange layers in the Layers panel and also use Bring Forward or Send Backward for canvas objects. |
| Official Source | — | Move a text box, WordArt, or shape | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Intro to writing & editing | Work with layers |
Advantage: The Design tab and floating toolbar provide direct entry points for quick same-level adjustments in WPS Art.
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to adjust the order of peer WPS Art items, WPS provides direct commands in both the Design tab and the floating toolbar. Other products also support object reordering, but their workflows vary depending on whether the product focuses on slides, documents, notes, or design layers.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting flowchart node order | Presentation creators | Peer nodes are not in the desired order | Select the item and use Bring Forward or Send Backward |
| 2 | Refining visual reading order | Trainers and presenters | The sequence of page elements is unclear | Adjust positions step by step from the Design tab |
| 3 | Quickly changing the selected item position | Users who edit frequently | They do not want to switch to the top menu repeatedly | Use Change Position on the floating toolbar |
| 4 | Keeping the hierarchy unchanged | Structure diagram editors | They want to change order without changing levels | Use Bring Forward or Send Backward instead of level-changing commands |
| 5 | Checking boundary positions | New users | They are unsure whether the first or last item can still move | Judge by the current position: the first item cannot move forward further, and the last item cannot move backward further |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Art Bring Forward/Send Backward | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Additional advanced value-added features | Depends on the specific feature | More membership-related capabilities may be available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to adjust WPS Art order | Free | This feature is available directly without an additional membership requirement |
| You also need more value-added office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work with multiple document types and want more extended capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page