WPS Art Position helps you place WPS Art objects on slides in WPS Presentation; this guide covers 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 |
| Membership limit | None for this feature | Position controls are available directly |
| Version limit | None listed | No specific version gate is listed in the current material |
About This Feature
Overview
WPS Art Position is a positioning feature in WPS Presentation for moving and placing WPS Art objects on a slide. You can drag an object for quick placement, or enter horizontal and vertical values in object properties for more precise positioning.
Core tasks include:
- Drag a WPS Art object to a new position for quick layout changes.
- Enter exact position values when you need more precise placement.
- Use alignment commands to place a WPS Art object in the center of a slide.
This feature is useful for cover-page layout, mixed text-and-graphic pages, and slide element alignment. It helps reduce repeated manual adjustments and makes it easier to keep object placement consistent across slides.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local position adjustments |
| Other | WPS Presentation should be installed, and you should be able to open a presentation that contains a WPS Art object |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download and install WPS Office, then open WPS Presentation to use this feature |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Presentation, insert or select a WPS Art object, and confirm that you can drag it or open the Object Properties pane |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports dragging a WPS Art object to reposition it, entering horizontal and vertical position values in Object Properties, and using a reference point for placement. | Microsoft Word lets you adjust text position and alignment inside a shape or text box from the Format Shape pane. | Google Slides lets you drag objects, align them automatically, and use rulers and guides to help place objects on a slide. | Notion lets you drag media blocks, arrange them in a page, and set alignment to left, center, or right. | Adobe Express provides rulers and guides to help align and position objects more precisely in a design. |
| Official Source | — | Set text direction and position in a shape or text box in Word | Insert and arrange text, shapes, diagrams, and lines | Images, files & media | Use rulers and guides in Adobe Express designs |
Advantage: WPS combines direct dragging and numeric position entry in one workflow, which is useful for both quick slide edits and more precise layout adjustments.
Overall Conclusion
WPS Art Position is well suited to slide-based layout work where you need to move a graphic quickly and then fine-tune its placement. If your main task is presentation layout, the combination of drag-based movement, alignment commands, and numeric position entry provides a direct workflow; other tools may be more suitable when your focus is document editing, online collaboration, or media-block page layout.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Placing a cover graphic | Presentation creators | It can be hard to place a graphic accurately in one try | Drag the object into the target area, then fine-tune it with exact position values |
| 2 | Centering a slide element | Teachers and trainers | Manual dragging may not center an object quickly | Use alignment commands for horizontal and vertical centering |
| 3 | Keeping layouts consistent across slides | Business reporting users | Object positions may vary from slide to slide | Enter the same position values in Object Properties |
| 4 | Improving mixed text-and-graphic layouts | Marketing and design collaborators | A graphic may overlap text or sit in the wrong area | Adjust the object with dragging and reference-point settings |
| 5 | Fine layout correction | Users who need precise placement | Mouse dragging alone may not be accurate enough | Enter horizontal and vertical values in the Position section |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Item | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| WPS Art position adjustment | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF features | Available | Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
| Ads | Some ads may appear | No advertising |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creating presentations and adjusting WPS Art positions in daily work | Free | This feature itself does not require membership |
| Needing more cloud storage, templates, or additional benefits | WPS Premium | In addition to this feature, the plan includes more storage and extra benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page