How to Use WPS Shape Gradient Fill on Windows

Use WPS Shape Gradient Fill with 5 how-to topics, including applying preset gradients, customizing gradients, using the Home tab, using the right-click menu, and using the side task pane; 4 topics are free and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Apply Gradient Fill

Entry: Drawing Tools tab → Shape Styles area → Shape Fill

1. Select the shape that you want to fill with a gradient.
2. Click the Drawing Tools tab at the top of the window.
3. Click Shape Fill to open the menu.
4. Choose a gradient fill preset or a related gradient option.
5. Check whether the gradient effect appears on the shape.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The selected shape shows a visible gradient transition.
• Next step available: You can continue to open more settings for finer adjustments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no shape is selected first, the fill command may be unavailable.
• Environment note: The object in the file needs to be an editable shape.

2. Customize Gradient Fill

Entry: Drawing Tools tab → Shape Fill → More Settings → Object Properties → Fill

1. Select the shape that you want to edit.
2. Click the Drawing Tools tab.
3. Open the Shape Fill menu and click More Settings.
4. In the Object Properties pane on the right, expand Fill.
5. Select Gradient Fill.
6. Adjust the gradient style, angle, color stop color, position, transparency, brightness, and Rotate with shape as needed.
7. Preview the result and click a blank area to apply it.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The right pane shows the current gradient settings, and the shape updates as you edit.
• Next step available: You can keep refining color stops and angle until the result fits your slide design.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Changing only one parameter without checking the full transition may create uneven color distribution.
• Membership note: Some fill styles require WPS Premium.

3. Set It from the Home Tab

Entry: Home tab → Shape area → Shape Fill

1. Select the shape that you want to fill with a gradient.
2. Click the Home tab.
3. Find and click Shape Fill.
4. Select the gradient style that you want.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The shape updates to the selected gradient style immediately.
• Next step available: You can switch to another entry point for more detailed adjustments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: A solid fill can be mistaken for a gradient option, so check the menu item before applying it.

4. Use the Right-Click Menu

Entry: Right-click the shape → Format Object

1. Select the target shape.
2. Right-click the shape.
3. Select Format Object.
4. Adjust the gradient fill style in the object properties area on the right.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The object properties pane opens and shows fill settings.
• Next step available: You can continue editing gradient parameters on the current slide.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Right-clicking a blank area opens a different menu instead of the object format menu.

5. Use the Side Task Pane

Entry: Side task pane → Properties

1. Select the shape that you want to adjust.
2. Click Properties on the side.
3. Find the fill-related settings in the Object Properties sidebar.
4. Select and adjust the gradient fill style.

Success Criteria

• Visual result: The sidebar stays visible so you can adjust settings while viewing the slide.
• Next step available: You can continue editing other object styles without leaving the current page.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no object is selected, the sidebar may not show the shape fill options.