When using WPS Alignment, common questions usually involve alignment differences, unexpected display results, and where to find the controls; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between Justify and Distributed alignment?
- Justify makes both paragraph edges look cleaner and is commonly used for normal body text.
- Distributed alignment stretches character spacing further so the content fills the line more fully.
- For reports, notices, and standard paragraphs, Justify is usually the better choice. For special layout needs, use Distributed alignment.
Why does centered text not look fully centered?
- Check whether the paragraph has left indent, right indent, or first-line indent settings.
- Check whether there are extra spaces, tabs, or hidden formatting marks in the paragraph.
- Clear the extra spacing or indentation, then apply Center again.
Why does nothing change after I click an alignment button?
- Confirm that the cursor is inside the target paragraph or that the target text is selected.
- Check whether the current content is a picture, text box, or another object instead of a normal paragraph.
- Return to the main text area and apply the alignment again.
How can I switch alignment faster while editing a document?
- You can click the alignment buttons directly on the Home tab.
- You can also select text and use the floating toolbar for quicker changes.
- Common shortcuts include Ctrl+L, Ctrl+E, Ctrl+R, and Ctrl+J for Align Left, Center, Align Right, and Justify.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Align Left | A paragraph layout where text lines up with the left margin. It is the most common format for body text. |
| Justify | A paragraph layout that adjusts spacing so both the left and right edges look more even. It is often used in formal documents. |
| Distributed alignment | A layout style that spreads characters further across the line width for special formatting needs. |
| Floating toolbar | A quick-access toolbar that appears after text selection and lets you apply common formatting actions directly. |