How to Use WPS Page Margins on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set preset margins

Entry path: Page tab → Margins drop-down menu

1. Open the WPS Writer document that you want to adjust.
2. Click the Page tab.
3. Click the Margins drop-down menu.
4. Select one of the available preset margin options.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The page white space updates immediately based on the selected preset.
• Next action available: You can continue editing, preview printing, or adjust the margins again.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you are not in the Writer editing interface, the entry may not be visible.
• Environment note: The visual effect of margin changes may look different at different zoom levels.

2. Set custom margins

Entry path: Page tab → Margins drop-down menu → Custom Margins

1. Open a WPS Writer document and go to the Page tab.
2. Click the Margins drop-down menu.
3. Select Custom Margins.
4. Enter the top, bottom, left, and right margin values in the dialog box.
5. Click OK to apply the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The page white space updates according to the values you entered.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting layout settings, printing, or saving the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Margin values that are too small may affect print completeness.
• Environment note: Actual print output can also depend on paper size and the printer's printable area.

3. Set gutter position and width

Entry path: Page tab → Margins drop-down menu → Custom Margins

1. Click Margins on the Page tab.
2. Select Custom Margins.
3. Find the gutter-related settings in the dialog box.
4. Set the gutter width.
5. Choose the gutter position.
6. Click OK to save the settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The document layout reserves extra space for binding.
• Next action available: You can continue with print preview or combine this with other page settings.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Mixing up normal margins and gutter settings can leave too little space on the binding side.
• Environment note: For bound documents, it is helpful to confirm the final layout in print preview.

4. Choose the apply range for margins

Entry path: Page tab → Margins drop-down menu → Custom Margins

1. Open the Custom Margins dialog box.
2. Finish the margin or gutter settings.
3. In the apply range area, choose Whole document or This point forward.
4. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Pages in the selected range update with the new settings.
• Next action available: You can continue setting different margins for later content or other sections.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the insertion point is not placed correctly, the apply range may not match your expectation.
• Environment note: In long documents, confirm the content position before changing the range.