Common questions about WPS Markup on macOS usually focus on visible symbols, reading impact, and printing expectations; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
Why do I see so many symbols after I turn markup on?
- These symbols are editing marks that show paragraph endings, spaces, and line breaks.
- They help you inspect whether the document layout is consistent.
- If you only want to read the document, click Show/Hide Editing Marks again to turn them off.
Will markup symbols be printed?
- Markup symbols are mainly used to inspect formatting in the editing view.
- In normal document work, they are not treated as regular body text.
- Before printing, you can hide the marks and review the page again.
Why can’t I find the Show/Hide Editing Marks button?
- Make sure you are working in a WPS Writer document editing window.
- Open the View tab and look for the related button there.
- If your interface looks different, update to the latest version of WPS Office for macOS and check again.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Editing marks | Helper symbols that show formatting details such as paragraphs, spaces, and line breaks during editing. |
| Paragraph mark | A symbol that indicates the end of a paragraph and helps you inspect document structure. |
| Non-printing characters | Characters shown for editing and formatting review that are generally not part of normal reading output. |