WPS Underline on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Underline usually involve shortcuts, combined text styles, and underline style changes; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Can underline be used together with bold and italic?

  1. Select the text that you want to format.
  2. Apply underline, bold, or italic in sequence.
  3. Check whether the text keeps the combined formatting.

Yes. Underline can be used together with bold, italic, and other text styles.

How do I change the underline color or style?

  1. Select the text and right-click it.
  2. Choose Font to open the Font dialog.
  3. Select the underline style you need in the related underline settings, then confirm.

For more detailed underline adjustments, use the Font dialog.

Why does Ctrl+U not work?

  1. Make sure the cursor is inside an editable WPS Writer document.
  2. Select the text and press Ctrl+U again.
  3. If it still does not work, use the Underline button on the Home tab.

The shortcut usually works in the active document window. If the editing area is not focused, the shortcut may not respond immediately.

Glossary

TermDefinition
UnderlineA text-formatting effect that shows a line below text to emphasize content.
Floating toolbarA quick toolbar that appears after text selection and provides common formatting actions.
Underline styleThe display style of an underline, such as a standard line, double line, or other available effect.