How to Use WPS COM Add-ins on Windows

Use COM Add-ins with 2 how-to topics, including opening the feature from the Tools tab and from the Developer tab; choose a path from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open COM Add-ins from the Tools tab

Entry path: Tools tab → Advanced Features → COM Add-ins

1. Open WPS Presentation and go to the presentation file you want to work on.
2. Click the Tools tab at the top.
3. In the related feature area, click COM Add-ins.
4. In the dialog that opens, review and manage the installed COM add-ins, and enable or disable them as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The COM Add-ins management dialog opens successfully.
• Next action available: You can review the add-in list and continue with actions such as enabling or disabling items.

Tips While Using

• Common issue: If you cannot find the entry, first confirm that you are using WPS Presentation on Windows.
• Environment note: If the list is empty, a usable COM add-in may not yet be installed or registered in Windows.

2. Open COM Add-ins from the Developer tab

Entry path: Developer tab → COM Add-ins

1. Open WPS Presentation and enter a presentation file.
2. Click the Developer tab at the top.
3. Click the COM Add-ins button.
4. In the dialog that opens, review and manage the currently available COM add-ins.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The COM Add-ins management window opens successfully.
• Next action available: You can continue checking add-in status or perform actions such as enabling or disabling items.

Tips While Using

• Common issue: If the Developer tab is not visible, check whether that tab is currently shown in your interface configuration.
• Environment note: Some third-party add-ins appear only after they have been properly registered in Windows.