Common questions about WPS Chinese Layout on macOS usually involve effects not applying, selection limits, and where to find the feature; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why does character spacing or character scaling sometimes have no effect?
- Select the text where the effect did not apply.
- Open the Chinese Layout menu on the Home tab.
- Click Adjust Width.
- If the text already has a width setting, click Delete to remove it.
- Click OK, then try Character Scaling or related formatting again.
Why can’t I combine more characters at one time?
- Check how many characters are currently selected.
- Combine Characters supports up to 6 characters at one time.
- If the selection is larger, reduce it and run the command again.
Can I add brackets after using Combine in Two Lines?
- Select the text and open the Combine in Two Lines dialog box.
- Turn on the bracket option in the dialog box.
- Choose the bracket style you want.
- Click OK to apply the setting.
Where can I find the Chinese Layout entry in WPS Writer?
- Open a document in WPS Writer.
- Click the Home tab.
- Find the Chinese Layout drop-down menu.
- Choose Combine in Two Lines, Combine Characters, Adjust Width, or Character Scaling from that menu.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Combine in Two Lines | A layout method that compresses selected text into a two-line display for short text in limited space. |
| Combine Characters | A feature that merges multiple characters into a compact display, with support for up to 6 characters at one time. |
| Adjust Width | A feature that sets a fixed display width for text and can also remove an existing width setting. |
| Character Scaling | A feature that changes the visual width of characters by ratio for local formatting adjustment. |