How to Use WPS Picture Content Control on macOS

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use Picture Content Control with 2 how-to topics, including inserting a picture content control and using a picture content control. Start from the How-to Index and follow the feature entry and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert Picture Content Control

Feature entry: Developer tools → Picture Content Control

  1. Make sure the document is already in Design Mode.
  2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the image area.
  3. Click Picture Content Control.
  4. The control is inserted at the current position in the document.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A control appears in the document as an image placeholder area.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing the document or exit Design Mode to fill the image area.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If Design Mode is not enabled, it may be harder to confirm the control editing state.
  • Environment note: You need to open the document in WPS Writer and access the Developer tools area.

2. Use Picture Content Control

Feature entry: Click the picture content control area

  1. Exit Design Mode first.
  2. Click the picture content control area in the document.
  3. Select the image file you want to insert in the file picker window.
  4. Confirm the selection, and the image is inserted into the control.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected image appears inside the control area.
  • Next action available: You can continue saving, printing, or sharing the form document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the document is still in Design Mode, the image may not be inserted through the normal filling workflow.
  • Environment note: You need access to the local image file.