WPS Image Content Control on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Image Content Control usually involve where to find the entry, why an image cannot be removed, and how template restrictions affect editing.

FAQ

Why can’t I find the Image Content Control entry?

  1. Make sure you are working in a WPS Writer document.
  2. Check whether the Developer tab is visible in the ribbon.
  3. Open the Developer tab and look for Image Content Control.
  4. If it still does not appear, update WPS Office and try again.

Why can’t I insert an image into the control area?

  1. Make sure you have already left Design Mode.
  2. Click the image content control area instead of a blank area in the document.
  3. Choose a local image file that is accessible on your device.
  4. If the file has an issue, try another common image format.

What should I do if a pre-inserted image in the document cannot be deleted?

  1. Enter Design Mode and select the related control.
  2. Check whether the control is set to prevent control deletion or content editing.
  3. Remove the restriction and return to the document to delete the image.
  4. After deletion, reapply the control settings if needed.

How do I delete an image from an image content control?

  1. Select the image inside the control.
  2. Press the Delete key, or right-click and choose delete.
  3. Check whether the control area is empty.
  4. If you want to replace it, click the control again and insert a new image.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Image Content ControlA document placeholder control used to insert an image into a specified area.
Design ModeAn editing state used to insert, adjust, and inspect control structures.
Control PropertiesSettings that define control behavior and restrictions, such as whether deletion or editing is allowed.
Developer TabThe WPS Writer ribbon tab used to insert and manage content controls.