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WPS Outline View on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Outline View usually involve finding the entry, changing heading levels, moving sections, and leaving the view; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and 4 glossary terms.

FAQ

How do I enter Outline View?

  1. Open a WPS Writer document.
  2. Click the View tab on the top menu bar.
  3. Select Outline View.
  4. You can also click the Outline button on the bottom-right status bar.

How do I adjust heading levels?

  1. Select the heading you want to change in Outline View.
  2. Click Promote or Demote.
  3. You can also use Tab to demote and Shift+Tab to promote.

How do I reorder sections quickly?

  1. Select the target heading or section in Outline View.
  2. Click Move Up or Move Down.
  3. Check whether the new order matches the document logic.

How do I exit Outline View after editing?

  1. Click the View tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Switch back to Page view.
  3. Or click the Page button on the status bar to leave Outline View.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Outline ViewA view mode for reviewing and organizing document structure, especially in long documents.
Heading levelThe structural level of a heading in a document, such as Heading 1 or Heading 2.
Show LevelA filter that controls which heading levels are currently visible in Outline View.
Section reorderingThe action of moving sections up or down to change their order in the document.