How to Use WPS Table Fill on Windows

Use WPS Table Fill through 4 operation topics, including ribbon fill, right-click fill, gradient fill, and alternating row fill; 2 topics are available without membership and 2 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set table fill from the ribbon

Entry: Table Style → Fill

1. Select the table or cells that you want to format.
2. Click the Table Style tab.
3. Click the drop-down arrow for Fill.
4. Select the fill color you want from the color panel.
5. Check whether the selected area updates immediately.

Success Criteria

• The selected cells or table show the new background color.
• Other unselected areas remain unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the target cells are selected before you open the fill panel.
• If the table already uses a complex style, adjust colors step by step to keep the overall look balanced.

2. Set table fill from the right-click menu

Entry: Right-click menu → Format Object → Shape Options → Fill & Line

1. Select the cell that you want to fill.
2. Right-click and choose Format Object.
3. In the sidebar, switch to Shape Options.
4. Click Fill & Line.
5. Choose a fill color and review the live preview.
6. Click a blank area to apply the setting.

Success Criteria

• The object formatting area on the right shows fill settings.
• The current cell updates with the selected color.

Tips While Using

• This path is useful when you want to review more object properties at the same time.
• If the sidebar is not visible, open the object formatting panel again from the right-click menu.

3. Apply a gradient fill effect

Entry: Format Object → Shape Options → Fill & Line

1. Select the target table or cells.
2. Open the Format Object sidebar.
3. Go to the Fill & Line settings area.
4. Choose a gradient-related fill option.
5. Adjust the color combination and display effect.
6. Preview the result and keep the setting that fits your slide.

Success Criteria

• The target area shows a gradient fill effect.
• The gradient direction or color transition matches the slide design.

Tips While Using

• Some advanced fill effects may be membership-related.
• Avoid using too many gradient colors so table content stays easy to read.

4. Create an alternating row fill effect

Entry: Table Style or manual row-by-row fill settings

1. Select the odd-numbered rows or even-numbered rows in the table.
2. Apply one fill color to the selected rows.
3. Select the other group of rows and apply a different color.
4. Review the full table to check the reading contrast.
5. Fine-tune the color depth to match the slide theme.

Success Criteria

• The table shows clear color separation between rows.
• The content remains easy to read.

Tips While Using

• Keep color contrast moderate so text does not blend into the background.
• If you use style variants or extended effects, some options may be membership-related.