WPS Bold on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Bold usually involve display differences, combined formatting, and shortcut behavior; this FAQ includes 3 practical questions and a short glossary.

FAQ

Why does bold text look only slightly different?

  1. Check whether the current font supports a clearly visible bold style.
  2. Try switching to a common body font and apply bold again.
  3. If the difference is still small, increase the font size or combine bold with another text style.

How do I use bold and italic together?

  1. Select the text you want to format.
  2. Click Bold to apply bold formatting.
  3. Then click Italic, or use the related shortcut key to add the second style.

Why is Ctrl+B not working?

  1. Make sure the document editing area is active.
  2. Check whether text is selected, or whether you want bold to apply to the next text you type.
  3. If the shortcut still does not work, use the Bold button on the Home tab or the floating toolbar.

Glossary

TermDefinition
BoldA text format that makes characters appear heavier so important content stands out more clearly.
Floating toolbarA small shortcut toolbar that appears near selected text and provides quick formatting actions.
Font StyleA setting in the font dialog that controls how text appears, such as regular or bold.