When using Paragraph Mark, common questions usually involve display status, menu location, and view settings; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions and includes a glossary of key terms.
FAQ
Why can't I see paragraph marks?
- Make sure you are working in a WPS Writer document.
- Click the Home tab and open the Show/Hide Editing Marks drop-down menu.
- Check whether Show/Hide Paragraph Marks is selected.
- If the marks still do not appear, go to File → Writer Preferences → View and review the related display options.
Do paragraph marks affect printing?
- Paragraph marks are non-printing symbols used during editing.
- They help you identify paragraph endings and formatting structure.
- After review, you can hide them again and continue editing or exporting the document.
What is the difference between paragraph layout buttons and paragraph handle buttons?
- Both are separate display items in the Show/Hide Editing Marks menu.
- Paragraph layout buttons are used for paragraph-related layout review.
- Paragraph handle buttons are used for paragraph-level operation entry points.
- You can turn them on separately based on your editing needs.
How do I show multiple display items at once?
- Click the File menu and open Writer Preferences.
- Open the View tab.
- Select the items you want to display, such as paragraph marks.
- Return to the document and review the combined display result.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Paragraph mark | A non-printing symbol that shows where a paragraph ends, often displayed as ¶. |
| Editing marks | Hidden formatting symbols or related display controls used to inspect document structure. |
| Paragraph layout button | A display item related to paragraph layout review that can be toggled from the editing marks menu. |
| Paragraph handle button | A display item related to paragraph-level controls that can be shown or hidden separately. |