Use WPS Shape Description through 2 how-to topics, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add a shape description | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set a shape description from the side task pane | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add a shape description
Entry: Right-click shape → Format Object
- Select the shape that you want to describe.
- Right-click the shape.
- Select Format Object.
- In the Object Properties sidebar on the right, click Size & Properties.
- Expand Alt Text.
- Enter a title in Title.
- Enter descriptive text in Description.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the title and description you entered are visible in the object properties area.
- Next action available: you can continue editing, save the file, or switch to another object.
Tips While Using
- The shape description does not appear directly on the slide canvas.
- You can fill in the title and description separately as needed.
2. Set a shape description from the side task pane
Entry: Side task pane → Object Properties
- Select the shape that you want to describe.
- Click the side Object Properties button.
- In the Object Properties sidebar, find the alt text settings.
- Enter or edit the title and description.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the current shape description appears in the object properties sidebar.
- Next action available: you can switch to another shape and repeat the setup.
Tips While Using
- Select the shape first so the sidebar opens for the current object.
- To remove the description, clear the title and description fields and save the file.