Insert Page Break in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Common questions about Insert Page Break in WPS focus on blank space, section usage, break differences, and hidden markers; this FAQ includes 4 answers and a 4-term glossary.

FAQ

Why does a large blank area appear after I insert a page break?

  1. Check whether you inserted a page break or a section break.
  2. Review whether the previous page still has available space.
  3. If a forced new page is not needed, place the cursor before the break and press Delete.
  4. Adjust the previous page content and insert the break again only if needed.

What does a section break do?

  1. Insert a section break where page orientation, margins, headers, footers, or columns need to change.
  2. Choose Next Page, Continuous, Odd Page, or Even Page based on the layout you need.
  3. Apply the section-level formatting in the new section.

What is the difference between a column break and a page break?

  1. A page break moves following content to the next page.
  2. A column break moves following content to the next column.
  3. If the document is not using columns yet, set up columns first and then check the result.

How to insert page break markers or show section break markers in WPS?

  1. Click the View tab.
  2. Find the marker display option.
  3. Turn it on to view paragraph marks, page breaks, and section breaks in the document.
  4. Turn it off again after checking the layout.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Page BreakA layout marker that forces following content to start on the next page.
Section BreakA marker that splits a document into sections so each section can use different page settings.
Column BreakA marker that forces following content to start in the next column.
Line BreakA soft return that starts a new line without creating a new paragraph.