How to Use WPS Insert Shape on Windows

Use WPS Insert Shape with 4 how-to topics in the slide editing interface; 4 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert a shape from the Insert tab

Entry point: Insert tab → Shape

1. Click the Insert tab at the top.
2. Click Shape to open the shape library.
3. Select the shape type you need, such as lines, rectangles, basic shapes, block arrows, flowchart shapes, callouts, or stars and banners.
4. Click the shape you want to insert it into the current slide.
5. Drag on the slide to draw the shape.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected shape appears on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can continue moving, resizing, or styling the shape.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you only click the shape but do not drag on the slide, the size may not match what you expect.
• Environment limits: Open an editable presentation before starting.

2. Insert a shape from the Home tab

Entry point: Home tab → Shape

1. Click the Home tab at the top.
2. Click Shape to open the shape library.
3. Select the shape you want to insert.
4. After selecting the shape, drag on the slide to complete the drawing.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The shape is inserted on the current slide.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting its size, position, and style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the target slide is not selected first, you may insert the shape on the wrong page.

3. Draw a regular shape

Entry point: Select any shape and drag on the slide to draw

1. First, choose a shape from the shape library.
2. Move the pointer to the slide editing area.
3. Hold down the left mouse button and drag to draw the shape.
4. To draw a square, perfect circle, or another regular shape, hold Shift while dragging.
5. Release the mouse to finish drawing.

Success Criteria

• UI state: A completed shape object appears on the slide.
• Next actions: You can select the object and continue editing it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not hold Shift, the shape may be drawn with a free proportion.

4. Set shape styles

Entry point: Right-click menu on the shape → Set Object Format; or the side Properties button

1. Select the inserted shape.
2. Right-click the shape and choose Set Object Format, or click the side Properties button.
3. Adjust the shape style in the Object Properties side panel.
4. Set options such as fill, outline, or stacking order as needed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The object properties area opens on the right, and style changes take effect immediately.
• Next actions: You can continue editing other shape properties or return to slide layout work.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the shape is not selected first, the related menu or property options may not appear.