WPS Art Layout is a layout feature in WPS Presentation for adjusting how child items are arranged under the current item; 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 Layout helps you set the layout style for the child items of the current item in WPS Presentation. You can switch among layout styles such as Right to Left, Standard, Both, Left Hanging, and Right Hanging to adjust the visual structure of hierarchy-based graphics.
Core tasks include:
- Change the child-item arrangement from the Design tab with the Layout command.
- Change the current item layout from the floating toolbar with the Change Layout command.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local layout changes; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access |
| Other | WPS Office must be installed, and an editable presentation must be open in WPS Presentation |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, select a WPS Art item that contains child items, and confirm that the layout entry is available on the Design tab or the floating toolbar |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Applies layout styles such as Right to Left, Standard, Both, Left Hanging, and Right Hanging to the child items of the current item, with access from the ribbon or the floating toolbar. | SmartArt offers multiple layout types, lets users switch layouts from SmartArt Design, and supports hanging layouts in organization charts. | Google Slides supports diagrams, shapes, and slide layouts, but the official guidance does not describe a SmartArt-style hierarchy layout switch for child items. | Notion supports charts, org chart templates, and structured workspace content for organizing hierarchy information. | Adobe Acrobat Organize Pages focuses on reordering, inserting, replacing, and rotating PDF pages rather than presentation graphic hierarchy layouts. |
| Official Source | — | Choose a SmartArt graphic; Create an organization chart in Office by using SmartArt | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines; Tips for great presentations | Use charts to visualize data and track progress directly in Notion; How to create an org chart that effectively represents your team | Organize PDF pages in Acrobat on the web; Organize PDF files |
Advantage: Focused on child-item layout changes for the current item; provides both ribbon and floating-toolbar entry points; suitable for quick hierarchy layout adjustments in presentations.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Art Layout is more focused on changing hierarchy layouts inside presentations. Microsoft provides broader official SmartArt layout guidance, while Google and Notion focus more on general diagrams or structured content organization. Adobe’s related tools are centered on PDF page organization rather than presentation hierarchy graphics.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How WPS Art Layout helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjusting an org-style structure | Presenters, managers | Child-item direction does not fit the slide space | Select the current item and switch to a more suitable layout style |
| 2 | Improving a process diagram | Trainers, project members | Hierarchy graphics are unevenly distributed | Use Both or hanging layouts to improve visual balance |
| 3 | Fine-tuning slide composition | Everyday office users | The graphic structure conflicts with other slide content | Change the layout quickly from the floating toolbar |
| 4 | Organizing multi-level information | Teachers, students | Child-item hierarchy is hard to read | Use Standard or Right to Left to make the structure clearer |
| 5 | Making quick edits during a presentation review | Meeting presenters | The graphic structure needs a fast adjustment while editing | Switch layout styles directly from the floating toolbar |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use WPS Art Layout to adjust the current item layout | Available | Available |
| Basic presentation editing | Available | Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and conversion tools | Basic access | More complete tools |
| Template downloads and cloud storage | Limited | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to adjust WPS Art layouts in presentations | Free | This feature is available directly for everyday presentation editing |
| You also need broader PDF, template, and cloud benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who handle multiple office tasks regularly |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership entry: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page