How to Use WPS Presentation Focus on Windows

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use Presentation Focus with 3 how-to topics, all available in slideshow mode; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps to complete it.

How-to Index

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11. Turn on and switch Presentation Focus from the right-click menuFree
22. Turn on Presentation Focus from the bottom toolbarFree
33. Exit Presentation FocusFree

How-to Guide

1. Turn on and switch Presentation Focus from the right-click menu

Entry point: Right-click menu in slideshow mode → Presentation Focus

  1. Open your presentation and enter slideshow mode.
  2. Right-click on the current slide.
  3. Select Presentation Focus.
  4. Choose the focus tool you want to use:
    • Laser Pointer: shortcut Ctrl+R; available colors are red, green, and purple.
    • Magnifier: shortcut Ctrl+G; you can adjust zoom and size.
    • Spotlight: shortcut Ctrl+T; you can adjust mask intensity and size.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected focus effect appears on the current slide.
  • Next actions: You can keep moving the mouse to present or switch to another focus tool.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you are not in slideshow mode, the presentation focus options will not appear in the right-click menu.
  • Environment limits: This feature is available only in slideshow mode.

2. Turn on Presentation Focus from the bottom toolbar

Entry point: Bottom toolbar in slideshow mode → Presentation Focus

  1. Open your presentation and enter slideshow mode.
  2. Move the mouse to show the bottom toolbar.
  3. Click Presentation Focus.
  4. Select the focus tool you want to use.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The bottom toolbar shows the focus tool options, and the selected effect takes effect immediately.
  • Next actions: You can continue switching between focus effects during the slideshow.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: The bottom toolbar may hide when the mouse is still, so move the mouse again to show it.
  • Environment limits: You must be in the slideshow interface.

3. Exit Presentation Focus

Entry point: Esc key, or switch to another pointer option

  1. Press Esc during the slideshow.
  2. Or open the related focus menu and switch to another pointer option.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The Laser Pointer, Magnifier, or Spotlight effect disappears.
  • Next actions: You can continue changing slides or use other slideshow tools.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you only move the mouse without exiting the current tool, the focus effect may remain active.