How to Use WPS Insert Image on Windows

Use WPS Insert Image on Windows with 5 how-to topics, all available without membership, covering menu insertion, slash commands, drag-and-drop, image management, and side-by-side layout.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an image from the top menu bar

Entry point: Top menu bar → Insert → Image

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the image.
2. Click the Insert menu at the top.
3. Select Image.
4. Choose the image file in the file picker.
5. Click Open to finish inserting it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected image appears at the current cursor position.
• What you can do next: You can select the image and continue moving it or editing related content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the image may appear in an unexpected location.
• Environment note: If the local file is unavailable or access is restricted, the image may not be selected successfully.

2. Insert an image with a slash command

Entry point: Blank line in the document → Type / → Image

1. Type / on a blank line in the document.
2. Select Image from the menu.
3. You can also type /tp, /image, or /pic to find the image option faster.
4. Choose a local image file and confirm the insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The image block is inserted at the current blank line.
• What you can do next: You can continue typing, reposition the image, or add supporting text.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not start from a blank line, the command menu may be less convenient to filter.
• Environment note: Search results in the slash menu change with your input, so a more complete keyword can help you find the option faster.

3. Insert an image by drag-and-drop or paste

Entry point: Drag an image into the document area, or copy and paste an image

1. Select an image file in a local folder and drag it into the document area.
2. Or copy an image from another location and press Ctrl+V in the document.
3. Wait for the image to load and appear.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The image appears at the drop location or current paste position.
• What you can do next: You can select the image and continue editing it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you drop the file outside the document area, the image will not be inserted into the main content.
• Environment note: Paste depends on image content already being available in the clipboard.

4. Manage an inserted image

Entry point: Select the image → Floating toolbar

1. Click an inserted image in the document.
2. Use the floating toolbar to choose the action you need.
3. You can show a border, rotate 90 degrees, add a description, add a hyperlink, or recognize text.
4. Continue editing the document after the change.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The image style or attached information changes as expected.
• What you can do next: You can keep adjusting the image or return to the main document content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the image is not selected first, the floating toolbar will not show the related actions.
• Environment note: Text recognition results can depend on image clarity.

5. Arrange multiple images side by side

Entry point: Drag one image to the left or right side of another image

1. Insert two or more images into the document first.
2. Select one image and drag it to the left or right edge of another image.
3. Release the mouse when the side-by-side placement prompt appears.
4. Check whether the images are now displayed side by side.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Two or more images appear side by side in the same area.
• What you can do next: You can continue adjusting the order or add explanatory text.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not drag to a valid edge area, the side-by-side layout will not be triggered.
• Environment note: Up to 5 images can be arranged side by side from a single image layout flow.