WPS Rehearsal Timer on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using WPS Rehearsal Timer, common questions usually focus on entry status, preview results, and reusing settings; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions and solutions.

FAQ

Why is the Rehearsal Timer button grayed out?

  1. Make sure the presentation file is already open and currently in editing mode.
  2. Check that you are in the normal WPS Slides editing interface.
  3. Return to the Slide Show tab and try clicking Rehearsal Timer again.

Why do I not see the expected result after I use Rehearsal Timer?

  1. Check whether the current options were set correctly in the pop-up panel.
  2. Re-enter the rehearsal flow and confirm whether the settings take effect right after confirmation.
  3. If you need finer adjustments, open More Settings and preview the result again.
  1. If you just completed a setting change, first check whether the current interface lets you go back or adjust it again.
  2. During document editing, use the regular undo action to return to the previous step.
  3. Open Rehearsal Timer again and reset the options as needed.

How can I reuse settings that I already adjusted?

  1. Finish the Rehearsal Timer and advanced setting adjustments in the current file first.
  2. Before the live presentation, open the file again and check whether the settings still match the current scenario.
  3. If the presentation content changes, it is recommended to rehearse again so the pacing matches the updated content.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Rehearsal TimerA feature used before a live presentation to review or adjust slide pacing and help control speaking time.
Editing modeThe working interface where you can modify presentation content and change feature settings after opening a file.
More SettingsThe advanced settings entry inside Rehearsal Timer for adjusting additional options and reviewing the preview effect.