WPS Art Format is used to switch the overall layout style of a WPS Art graphic; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Art Format lets you change the overall layout and appearance of a WPS Art graphic without changing its content, so the same information can be presented in different visual structures more quickly.
Core tasks include:
- Switch the current layout: After selecting a WPS Art graphic, you can browse and apply different layouts from the Design tab.
- Open more layouts: Use More Layouts to view a fuller list of layout options and choose a structure that better fits your content.
This feature is useful for process explanations, hierarchy displays, information restructuring, and presentation polishing. When you switch layouts, the text content is kept and automatically adapts to the new structure.
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 layout switching |
| Other | You need to insert and select a WPS Art graphic in a presentation first |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, insert or open a slide with WPS Art, select the graphic, and confirm that the layout area is available on the Design tab |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | You can switch the overall layout of a selected WPS Art graphic and open More Layouts to view additional layout options. | SmartArt offers multiple layout types for different kinds of information and supports switching layouts after selection. | Google Slides supports inserting diagrams and using templates and slide layouts, but no equivalent unified graphic layout-switching workflow like SmartArt was identified in the referenced help pages. | Notion organizes content with blocks that can be dragged, rearranged, and converted into other block types, which is suited to modular page composition rather than presentation graphic layout switching. | Adobe Express focuses on presentation templates, customizable page layouts, and visual editing for slide creation. |
| Official Source | — | Choose a SmartArt graphic | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Types of content blocks | Free online presentation maker |
Advantage: It provides a direct layout-switching path on the presentation graphic itself, which is convenient when you want to keep the same content and try different visual structures.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Art Format is a practical choice when you want to change the structure of an existing presentation graphic without rebuilding its content. Other products are better aligned with their own strengths, such as full-slide design, browser-based collaboration, or block-based page building, while WPS keeps the layout-switching path more focused for this scenario.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How WPS Art Format Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting a process display | Report creators | The same process needs a different visual structure | Switch to another layout after selecting the graphic |
| 2 | Improving hierarchy presentation | Teachers and trainers | The current layout does not show levels clearly | Browse and apply a layout that better fits hierarchical content |
| 3 | Polishing a presentation slide quickly | Everyday office users | The content is ready, but the slide still looks plain | Improve the overall appearance by changing the layout |
| 4 | Comparing multiple presentation options | Proposal writers | Several layouts need to be tested quickly | Open More Layouts to review a fuller list |
| 5 | Reformatting while keeping content | Presentation editors | The graphic should be reorganized without rebuilding text | Change the layout while keeping the existing content |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Art Format layout switching | Available | Available |
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps | Available | Available |
| Some advanced features | Depends on the specific feature | More advanced feature access is available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need WPS Art Format for layout changes | Free | This feature can be used without membership restrictions in the current guide |
| You also need broader advanced office features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who regularly need additional advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page