How to Use WPS Other Controls on Windows

Use WPS Other Controls with 2 how-to topics, both available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps to complete it.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add Other Controls

Entry point: Developer Tools → Other Controls

1. Click the Developer Tools tab at the top of the window.
2. Select Other Controls.
3. In the dialog box, choose the control you want to insert.
4. Drag on the slide to draw the control size and complete the insertion.

Success Criteria

• UI state: An inserted control area appears on the slide.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting the control position and size or keep editing the presentation.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Looking for the control entry before opening the Developer Tools tab.
• Environment limits: Use only controls whose source and purpose you already understand.

2. Register Custom Controls

Entry point: Developer Tools → Other Controls → Register Custom Controls

1. Click the Developer Tools tab at the top of the window.
2. Select Other Controls.
3. In the dialog box, scroll to the bottom and select Register Custom Controls.
4. In the pop-up window, choose the control path and manually add the custom control.

Success Criteria

• UI state: After registration, the custom control can appear in the control list for selection.
• Next actions: You can return to the Other Controls list and try inserting the newly registered control.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Choosing the wrong control path, which can prevent the control from working correctly after registration.
• Environment limits: Some third-party controls may need to be installed and registered in Windows first.