WPS Font and Size on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Font and Size usually involve font display, cross-device layout, font installation, and custom size input; this FAQ covers 5 frequent questions.

FAQ

Why does the font display incorrectly or appear as garbled text?

  1. Check whether the required font is installed on the current device.
  2. If the font is missing, install it in macOS Font Book.
  3. Restart WPS and open the document again to confirm the display result.
  4. If symbols display incorrectly, check whether the related symbol font is missing.

Why does the layout change or the font look wrong after opening a file from someone else?

  1. Open the document and click File.
  2. Go to Writer Preferences.
  3. Check the related view or font substitution settings for missing fonts.
  4. Install the missing fonts, or replace them with fonts already available on your Mac.

How do I install a font on macOS?

  1. Prepare the font file you want to install.
  2. Open Font Book in macOS.
  3. Add the font file to Font Book to complete installation.
  4. Restart WPS so the new font appears in the font list.

What should I do if a font cannot be embedded when I save the document?

  1. Confirm whether the current font allows embedding.
  2. If the font is restricted, replace it with a font that supports embedding.
  3. If you need a more fixed layout for sharing, you can also export the document as a PDF.

Can I enter any value in the font size box?

  1. Select the text you want to resize.
  2. Click the Font Size input box.
  3. Enter the number you want, such as 72 or 150.
  4. Press Enter to apply the custom size.

Glossary

TermDefinition
System fontA font installed in macOS that applications on the device can use directly.
Cloud fontAn online font resource provided by partner font vendors and used in WPS according to the available permissions.
Font embeddingSaving embeddable font information with the document so the layout is more likely to stay consistent on another device.
Custom font sizeA font size entered directly by the user instead of choosing only from preset dropdown values.