How to Change the Background Color of Selected Text Only in WPS Presentation
Question details
The user wants to apply a white or colored background to selected text only in WPS Presentation, without filling the entire text box.
- Product
- WPS Presentation
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user is working on a slide and needs to visually highlight specific words or sentences while keeping the rest of the text box unchanged.
- Observed behavior
- Selected text should display a background highlight color without changing the fill of the whole text box.
Open the presentation in WPS Presentation and make sure the text box is active. Click inside the text so the insertion point appears, then drag to select only the characters you want to highlight.
Use Text Highlight Color in WPS Presentation
Use this method to quickly apply a colored or white background behind selected text only.
The Text Highlight Color tool works like a highlighter and affects only the characters you select. It does not change the text box fill or other paragraph formatting.
Open the presentation in WPS Presentation, click the text box, and drag to select only the words or sentences you want to highlight.
Go to the Home tab on the WPS Presentation ribbon.
In the Font group, click the arrow next to Text Highlight Color.
Select a color from the palette. To use white, choose More Highlight Colors if available and define a custom white.
Place a Shape Behind the Selected Text as a Background
Use this alternative when you need a more flexible background or when text highlighting is not available.
Highlight Selected Text in WPS Presentation Without Filling the Whole Text Box
Use the Text Highlight Color tool in WPS Presentation to apply a white or colored background behind only the selected text. WPS Office keeps the workflow familiar, lightweight, and fully compatible with PowerPoint .pptx files.
- 1. Open WPS Presentation: Launch WPS Office and open the presentation in WPS Presentation.
- 2. Select the text: Click the text box and drag to select only the characters you want to highlight.
- 3. Apply Text Highlight Color: Go to the Home tab, click the arrow next to Text Highlight Color, and choose a color.
- 4. Save or continue editing: Save the file in .pptx or your preferred format after the highlight is applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I highlight only part of the text in a WPS Presentation text box?
Click the text box, drag to select the exact characters, go to Home, and click the arrow beside Text Highlight Color to choose a color. Only the selected text is highlighted.
Why does my text box fill color affect the whole box instead of only the text?
Text box fill and text highlight are different. To color only text, use Text Highlight Color in the Home tab; text box fill applies to the entire shape.
Can I use a white highlight behind selected text?
Yes. Select the text, open the Text Highlight Color menu, and choose white. If white is not listed, use More Highlight Colors to create a custom white.
What can I do if Text Highlight Color is not available in my version?
Insert a rectangle or small shape behind the text, format its fill color, and send it backward so the text remains visible. Updating WPS Office may also add or restore the highlight tool.
Does WPS Presentation preserve highlighted text when I open a PowerPoint file?
Yes. WPS Presentation supports PowerPoint formats and can open, edit, and save .pptx files while preserving text highlighting and formatting.
