How to Use WPS Option Button on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

This how-to guide includes 2 topics: inserting an option button and setting common properties; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert an Option Button

Entry point: Developer Tools → Controls Toolbox → Option Button

  1. Click the Developer Tools tab at the top.
  2. Click Controls Toolbox.
  3. Select the Option Button control.
  4. Drag on the slide to draw the position and size of the control.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: A visible option button appears on the slide.
  • Next actions: You can select the control and continue to property settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you do not open Developer Tools first, the control entry may not be visible.
  • Environment limits: This guide is written for the Windows interface of WPS Slides.

2. Set Common Properties

Entry point: Select the option button → Control Properties

  1. Select the option button that has already been inserted.
  2. Click Control Properties.
  3. In the properties panel, find Caption to set the display text.
  4. In the properties panel, find Value to set the selected state, commonly True or False.
  5. In the properties panel, find Name to set the control name.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The properties panel shows fields such as Caption, Value, and Name.
  • Next actions: After editing, you can return to the slide and continue layout work or add other controls.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the control is not selected first, the properties panel may not show the target control information.
  • Environment limits: Property names follow the current interface display.