WPS Insert Watermark on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 12, 2026

Common questions about Insert Watermark focus on display effect, page coverage, and printing behavior; this FAQ includes 4 practical answers and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if the watermark color is too dark and affects readability?

  1. Open the Custom Watermark settings window.
  2. Turn on the washout effect or change the color to a lighter gray.
  3. Check that the document text remains easy to read after the adjustment.

Why does the watermark appear on every page?

  1. A watermark is used as a full-document page background marker.
  2. After you apply a preset or custom watermark, it is added across all pages in the document.
  3. If you want to clear it, use Delete Watermark to remove it from all pages at once.

Can I use both an image watermark and a text watermark?

  1. Open the Custom Watermark window.
  2. Choose the image or text watermark option based on your current need.
  3. Review the page effect after setting one type so the background does not become too crowded.

Will the watermark print with the document?

  1. The watermark appears behind the page content, but it is still part of the page layout.
  2. When you print the document, the watermark is printed with the page.
  3. If you do not want it to print, remove the watermark before printing.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Preset watermarkA built-in watermark style that you can apply directly from the watermark list.
Custom watermarkA watermark created by the user with custom text or image settings.
WashoutA display effect that makes a watermark lighter so it interferes less with document reading.
LayoutThe arrangement style of the watermark on the page, such as diagonal or horizontal.