How to Navigate PowerPoint Sections Without Clicking in WPS Presentation
Question details
The user needs to move through PowerPoint sections automatically during a slide show without clicking Zoom Summary objects, while audio plays automatically.
- Product
- WPS Presentation
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A presentation uses Zoom Summary and sections with audio set to play automatically, and the presenter wants hands-free navigation through the sections.
- Observed behavior
- PowerPoint Zoom Summary objects require a click to activate navigation and cannot automatically jump to another section.
Open the presentation in WPS Presentation and switch to Slide Sorter or Normal view so you can select the section divider slides and access the audio tools before changing timings.
Set Automatic Slide Transitions for Section Divider Slides
Use this solution when you want each section to advance after a set time without clicking during the slide show.
Zoom Summary navigation requires presenter interaction, but WPS Presentation can automate slide advancement by using timed transitions. This approach works for section divider slides and regular slides alike.
Launch WPS Presentation and open the PowerPoint file that contains the sections.
In the slide thumbnail pane on the left, click the first slide of a section that you want to advance automatically.
Click the Transitions tab, then in the Timing group select the After checkbox and enter a display duration such as 00:05.00.
Click Apply to All Slides to make the entire presentation auto-advance, or repeat the timing setting for each section divider slide.
Go to the Slide Show tab and click From Beginning to verify that sections advance without clicking.
Adjust Audio Playback Across Automatic Section Changes
Use this solution when background audio stops or needs to loop while sections advance automatically.
Set Up Automatic Section Navigation in WPS Presentation
Use WPS Presentation to apply timed slide transitions and automatic audio playback so PowerPoint section slides advance without clicking during a slide show.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office, then open the PowerPoint .pptx file in WPS Presentation.
- 2. Select the section divider slide: In the slide thumbnail pane, click the first slide of the section you want to auto-advance.
- 3. Configure automatic timing: Click the Transitions tab, select the After checkbox under Advance Slide, and enter the display duration.
- 4. Apply timing broadly: Click Apply to All Slides to automate the full deck, or repeat the timing for each section divider slide.
- 5. Set audio and test: Select the audio icon, open Audio Tools > Playback, set Start to Automatically, and click From Beginning to test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can PowerPoint Zoom Summary navigate to another section automatically?
No. Zoom Summary objects require a click to activate navigation. To navigate sections automatically, use timed slide transitions in WPS Presentation instead.
How do I make slides advance without clicking in WPS Presentation?
Select the slide, open the Transitions tab, go to the Timing group, select After, and set a duration. Use Apply to All Slides if you want the whole presentation to advance automatically.
Why does my audio stop between sections when slides auto-advance?
Check the audio icon in WPS Presentation, open Audio Tools > Playback, set Start to Automatically, and enable Loop Until Stopped if the audio should repeat across sections.
Does WPS Presentation support PowerPoint .pptx files with sections and Zoom?
Yes. WPS Presentation opens .pptx files and preserves the presentation structure, but Zoom Summary navigation still requires interaction. Timed transitions can automate slide movement.
