WPS Table Styles on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

WPS Table Styles questions usually focus on style display, borders and shading, diagonal headers, and content layout; this FAQ covers 4 common questions.

FAQ

Why does all the content look crowded after I apply a table style?

  1. Check whether the original table structure is correct and confirm that content was not merged into one cell by mistake.
  2. Select the whole table again and apply a more suitable preset style.
  3. If needed, adjust column width, row height, or cell margins manually to improve spacing.

Why do border or shading changes not take effect?

  1. Confirm that you selected the correct table range, cell, or border line.
  2. Open Borders and Shading and check whether the apply range is set correctly.
  3. Click OK and review the page again. If needed, apply the settings one more time.
  4. Save the document as a .docx file before continuing to edit.

How do I place text inside a diagonal header?

  1. Finish the diagonal header setup first.
  2. Enter two pieces of text in the cell and use line breaks and spaces to adjust their positions.
  3. If you need more flexible layout control, insert text boxes, place the text separately, and move them into position.

Why is an image inside my table not fully visible?

  1. Adjust row height and column width so they fit the image size.
  2. Check table page-break settings to avoid display issues caused by pagination.
  3. If there are many images, insert them in batches to reduce display issues during loading.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Table StylesA set of preset formats used to quickly unify table appearance, usually including color, borders, and shading settings.
Borders and ShadingSettings used to control line style, color, width, and cell background fill in a table.
Diagonal HeaderA header format that adds diagonal lines inside a cell to show two dimensions of classification.
Theme ColorsA color scheme used to keep document or table visuals consistent and influence the overall style appearance.