This FAQ covers 3 common questions about finding the feature entry, checking alignment results, and removing tab stops in WPS Writer.
FAQ
Why does pressing spaces not create the same alignment as tab stops?
- Spaces are affected by font and character width, so repeated spaces are harder to keep aligned.
- Tab stops place text at a defined position, which is more suitable for TOC lines, data columns, and structured layouts.
- For more stable alignment, select the paragraph and set tab stops from the Home tab.
What should I do if I do not see an obvious change after setting a tab stop?
- Make sure the target paragraph was selected.
- Check whether the tab stop position is large enough to produce a visible shift.
- Press Tab in the paragraph to test whether the text moves to the configured position.
How do I remove all tab stops from the current paragraph at once?
- Open the Tab Stop dialog box.
- Click Clear All.
- Click OK to save the change.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tab stop | A paragraph formatting setting that controls where text jumps and aligns within a line. |
| Leader | A fill style shown between text and a tab stop, often used for dotted TOC lines. |
| Decimal alignment | A tab stop alignment method that lines up numbers by their decimal point. |