WPS Appearance Settings on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

These FAQs cover the most common questions about entry points, theme changes, desktop icon styles, and Home page layout behavior, with 4 quick answers and 3 glossary terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the two ways to open Appearance Settings?

  1. Opening it from the Global Settings drop-down menu is faster for quick changes.
  2. Opening it from Settings in the left sidebar is useful when you are already managing other client preferences.
  3. Both methods open the same Appearance Settings page.

Do I need to restart WPS Office after switching the classic skin theme?

  1. No restart is required.
  2. The selected theme takes effect after you choose it in the Classic Skin section.
  3. If you choose Default - Follow System, the appearance changes with the Windows system theme.

What desktop icon styles are available?

  1. Open the Appearance Settings page.
  2. Check the Desktop Icon drop-down menu.
  3. The available options are Default and 2019 Beauty.

Do Home page layout changes affect the document editing interface?

  1. No. They do not change the document editing interface.
  2. Hide Home main navigation bar names and Hide membership color for document creator names only affect the Home page display.
  3. You can clear the selected options later if you want to restore the previous display.

Glossary

TermMeaning
Appearance SettingsThe WPS settings page used to adjust themes, icon styles, and Home page layout display.
Classic SkinThe theme area in Appearance Settings where you can switch between light, dark, follow-system, and medium-gray interface styles.
Home Page LayoutThe display layout of the WPS Home page, including navigation names and some list display markers.