WPS Insert Shape on iOS: Introduction

WPS Insert Shape on iOS helps you add preset shapes and place text inside slides; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	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	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Insert Shape is a built-in editing feature in WPS Office for iOS Presentation. It lets you add preset shapes such as rectangles, circles, and arrows to a slide, then place text inside the shape for labels and visual explanations.

Core tasks include:

Insert a shape from the Tools > Insert > Shape path.
Add text inside the selected shape from the floating editing bar.
Adjust the shape size and position after insertion.

This feature is useful for process diagrams, emphasis marks, slide decoration, and simple visual explanations in mobile presentation editing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	Inserting shapes and typing text are local editing actions and do not require a constant network connection
Other	Open a presentation file and enter editing mode before use

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, enter a presentation in editing mode, then go to Tools > Insert and confirm that Shape is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Presentation on iOS, you can open Tools > Insert > Shape to add preset shapes and then edit text inside the shape.	Microsoft Office supports adding shapes in documents, presentations, and other files from Insert > Shapes, with text, fill, and outline options.	Google Docs lets users create and edit drawings with shapes, lines, text boxes, and images through the Drawing tool.	Notion help content focuses on image generation, image editing, and content blocks, rather than a built-in slide shape library for presentation editing.	Adobe Acrobat supports adding shapes, lines, and freeform drawings in PDF review and markup workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: shape insertion and text entry are both available directly in the mobile presentation editing flow. Distinct: the entry is grouped inside the presentation editing toolbar for quick slide annotation.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents broad shape support across apps and platforms, but the official page is a general Office workflow rather than an iOS presentation-specific path.	Compared with WPS: Google relies on a drawing canvas workflow, which fits embedded document drawings more than direct slide editing.	Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented more toward page content and AI image generation than slide-level shape editing in presentations.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF markup and review rather than presentation layout editing.
Official Source	—	Add shapes	Learn how to use drawings & markups	Create and edit images with Notion Agent	Add shapes, lines, and freeform drawings

Overall Conclusion
WPS Insert Shape is well suited to mobile presentation editing when you need to add visual markers or simple diagrams directly on a slide. Other products also support shape-related workflows, but their main use cases are broader Office editing, document drawings, workspace content creation, or PDF markup.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How this feature helps
1	Process illustration	People preparing reports	Text alone is not visual enough	Insert arrows, rectangles, and other shapes to show relationships
2	Key point highlighting	Students, teachers, and office users	Important content is hard to emphasize	Use shapes to frame or decorate key areas
3	Text inside graphics	Presentation editors	Visuals and explanations feel separated	Add text directly inside a shape
4	Slide layout decoration	Content creators	The slide lacks visual structure	Use geometric shapes to improve layout hierarchy
5	Quick diagram creation	Everyday office users	Temporary drawing steps take too long	Insert and adjust shapes directly on the slide

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Insert shapes	✅ Available	✅ Available
Add text inside shapes	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic presentation editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional advanced benefits	Based on the benefits shown for the current account	Check the pricing page for broader premium benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Everyday shape insertion and simple annotations	Free	This feature can already handle basic shape insertion and text editing
Broader advanced office needs across features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced benefits in other office workflows

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