Run Macro in WPS on Windows: Introduction

Run Macro in WPS Presentation helps you execute existing macro code for repetitive tasks; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 1 membership-related item.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	1	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	No version threshold is stated for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Run Macro is an automation feature in WPS Presentation that runs existing macro code so a preset sequence of actions can be completed automatically.

Core tasks include:

Running a macro from the Tools tab for quick access during regular editing.
Running a macro from the Developer tab for development and debugging workflows.
Checking prerequisites and common errors when the button is unavailable or a macro fails to run.

This feature is useful when you need to repeat slide operations, apply consistent formatting, or execute an existing automation flow in a presentation.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local macro execution; downloading, installation, and account services require internet access
Other	Macro use requires an available VBA environment and an existing macro to run

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download and install WPS Office for Windows, then open WPS Presentation
Post-install check	Open a presentation and confirm that a Run Macro entry is available on the Tools tab or the Developer tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Presentation, you can choose and run an existing macro from the Tools tab or the Developer tab to automate repeated actions.	Word lets users create or run macros and execute them from a button, keyboard shortcut, or the macro list.	Google Workspace macros are mainly available in Google Sheets, where recorded steps are converted into Apps Script and played back there.	Notion buttons can automate multiple actions such as adding pages, editing properties, sending notifications, or opening pages and URLs.	Acrobat Pro guided actions apply a defined sequence of commands to one file or multiple files in a single run.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The run entry is available directly inside the presentation editing interface for existing macro execution. Distinct: Users can access the same action from two tabs based on their workflow.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents broader macro workflows such as recording, assigning buttons, and keyboard shortcuts, but the cited page focuses on Word rather than presentation editing.	Compared with WPS: Google's macro workflow is centered on Sheets and does not describe the same kind of run entry for presentation files.	Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on workspace and database automation rather than VBA-style macro execution in presentation software.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF batch processing and guided actions rather than a presentation macro run entry.
Official Source	—	Create or run a macro	Google Workspace macros and Apps Script	Buttons	Use guided actions (Acrobat Pro)

Overall Conclusion

If you already have macro code in WPS Presentation, Run Macro works as a direct execution entry for repeated presentation tasks. Compared with the alternatives here, WPS is closer to presentation-based macro execution, while Google, Notion, and Adobe focus more on spreadsheet automation, workspace actions, and PDF batch workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Batch slide formatting	Presentation creators	Repeating the same formatting changes across many slides takes time	Run an existing macro to apply preset formatting actions
2	Repeated object handling	Office users	Similar objects need the same steps again and again	Run a macro directly from the Tools tab
3	Development verification	Users who maintain macro code	Code changes need repeated testing	Run the macro from the Developer tab
4	Template-based processing	Team users	Fixed workflows need to be repeated across files	Select the target macro and run it consistently
5	Troubleshooting	Users facing macro issues	A grayed-out button or runtime error interrupts work	Check the VBA environment, macro security settings, and code status

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Run existing macros	✅ Available	✅ Available
VBA environment-related support	Depends on the local environment and version setup	Depends on the purchased plan and environment setup
More advanced PDF tools and extended benefits	Partially limited	More advanced capabilities are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB in some plans

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to run existing macros	Free	Macro execution itself has no membership restriction in this feature description and fits everyday use
You also need more advanced office capabilities	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also want more advanced tools, extended benefits, and larger cloud storage

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