WPS Theme on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 22, 2026

WPS Theme is the dashboard styling feature in WPS on macOS; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks4Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership4Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Theme helps you keep a dashboard visually consistent by adjusting colors, fonts, and the overall appearance in one place.

Core tasks include:

  • Switch dashboard themes to apply a preset visual style.
  • Change theme colors for the current dashboard, including a follow-background option.
  • Change theme images with preset background images.
  • Upload a custom theme image in JPG or PNG format, up to 20 MB per file.

This feature is useful for team reporting, business dashboards, project overviews, and data presentation.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
NetworkNo mandatory network connection is required for local theme changes; downloading and installing WPS requires internet access
OtherYou need access to a dashboard view in WPS; uploading a custom image requires access to local files

Download & Installation

Before using Theme, install WPS Office on your Mac.

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationOpen WPS Office, open a dashboard, and confirm that the Theme button appears at the top right

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummarySupports switching preset dashboard themes, colors, and images, and also supports uploading a custom image as the dashboard background.Power BI supports applying preset themes to a dashboard, customizing colors, using background images, and uploading JSON themes.Looker Studio supports report themes, with controls for fonts, colors, backgrounds, and theme extraction from an image.Notion supports Dashboard views for databases and also supports page styling such as fonts, colors, icons, and covers.Adobe Express supports adding color themes to a brand for consistent visual styling across design content.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: The Theme entry is grouped in one panel at the top right of the dashboard, making it convenient to adjust theme, color, image, and custom background in one workflow.Compared with WPS: Power BI focuses more on dashboard-wide color themes and JSON-based customization.Compared with WPS: Looker Studio focuses on report-level styling, including fonts, backgrounds, and chart theme settings.Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page layout and database view arrangement, rather than a dedicated dashboard theme panel.Compared with WPS: Adobe Express focuses more on brand design and creative content, rather than a data dashboard theme panel.
Official SourceUse dashboard themes in the Power BI serviceThemesDashboards view
Style & customize your page
Add color theme to your brand

Overall Conclusion
WPS Theme fits users who want to adjust dashboard appearance quickly inside a WPS dashboard workflow on macOS. If your main goal is to switch dashboard styles and backgrounds directly in the current view, WPS offers a straightforward path, while the other products focus more on BI reporting, page customization, or brand design workflows.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow Theme helps
1Weekly dashboard stylingTeam leadsThe default style is not clear enough for reportingApply a preset theme for a more consistent visual style
2Brand color alignmentOperations and marketing teamsDashboard colors do not match brand needsChange theme colors to match presentation needs
3Campaign dashboard setupProject membersThe dashboard needs a more suitable visual backgroundSwitch to a preset theme image
4Custom cover displayData analystsPreset images do not fit the scenarioUpload a custom image as the dashboard background
5Multiple dashboard differentiationMulti-project teamsDifferent dashboards are hard to distinguishUse different themes for different dashboards

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core componentsAvailableAvailable
Theme switchingAvailableAvailable
Template downloadsBasic templatesMore advanced templates and broader download benefits
Cloud storage1 GB20 GB or higher depending on plan
Some advanced PDF and AI featuresLimited or plan-basedMore related features available depending on the purchased plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended planWhy
You only need to switch dashboard themes, colors, or backgroundsFree versionThe current Theme feature can be used directly for everyday dashboard styling
You also need more templates, cloud storage, or other advanced office featuresWPS PremiumBetter suited for broader content and extended benefits across WPS features

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page