WPS Bold is a text-formatting feature used to switch selected text to bold; this topic includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | No membership restriction applies to this topic |
About This Feature
Overview
Bold is a basic text-formatting feature in WPS for Windows. It lets you apply bold formatting to selected text so headings, keywords, and important content stand out more clearly.
Core tasks include:
- Apply bold formatting: Select text and use the Bold button on the Home tab.
- Remove bold formatting: Use Bold again on text that is already bold.
- Apply bold from Text Properties: Open the text settings pane and turn on bold there.
- Apply bold from the floating toolbar: Select text and switch bold on directly from the floating toolbar.
This feature is useful for document headings, emphasis, review edits, and layout cleanup. The common shortcut is Ctrl+B, which is helpful when you need to know how to bold text in WPS on Windows.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No required internet connection for local bold formatting |
| Other | You need an editable document with text content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office and confirm that the Bold entry is available on the Home tab or the floating toolbar |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports applying or removing bold for selected text from the Home tab, the Text Properties pane, the floating toolbar, and Ctrl+B. | Word supports bold from the Mini toolbar, the Home tab, and the Ctrl+B shortcut. | Google Docs provides font-formatting controls from the toolbar at the top of the document and the Format menu, with keyboard shortcuts for many actions. | Notion supports bold with selected text by using Ctrl+B, and it also supports Markdown-style bold input. | Acrobat lets you edit PDF text and apply bold from the Format Text section while editing text. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides multiple direct entry points for the same bold action, including the Home tab, Text Properties, and the floating toolbar. Distinct: This layout fits routine document editing when you want to switch formatting quickly. | Compared with WPS: Word also offers shortcut and toolbar access, but the cited page focuses on the Home tab and Mini toolbar. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs documents general font-formatting access, but the cited page is less focused on multiple bold-specific entry points. | Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes shortcuts and Markdown-style input more than a traditional document toolbar workflow. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat supports bold inside PDF text editing, which is better suited to PDF revision than standard document drafting. |
| Official Source | — | Make the text bold | Change how paragraphs and fonts look | Keyboard shortcuts | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
For everyday text emphasis, WPS provides several direct ways to apply bold formatting, including buttons, a properties pane, a floating toolbar, and a shortcut. Other products also support bold text, but their workflows differ depending on whether the product is centered on word processing, collaboration, note-taking, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emphasizing headings | Document writers | Heading levels are not clear enough | Select the heading and use Bold |
| 2 | Highlighting keywords | Students and office users | Important terms are easy to miss | Select the keyword and press Ctrl+B |
| 3 | Marking review edits | Team collaborators | Revised content needs stronger visual emphasis | Use the floating toolbar to switch bold quickly |
| 4 | Adjusting text from one pane | Layout editors | Text styling needs to be managed from a side pane | Apply bold from Text Properties |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bold text formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday bold formatting and basic editing | Free | Bold is a basic text-formatting feature and can be used directly |
| More cloud storage or broader office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more storage and additional office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page