WPS Paper Orientation on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using Paper Orientation, users commonly ask about 3 areas: whole-document changes, partial changes, and print checks; this section answers 3 common questions.

FAQ

How do I change the whole document to landscape or portrait?

  1. Open the document and go to the page-related tab.
  2. Click the Paper Orientation drop-down menu.
  3. Select Portrait or Landscape to apply the setting to the whole document.

How do I make only one page or one section landscape?

  1. Select the page content or paragraphs that need a separate orientation.
  2. Open Page Setup or the paper orientation settings.
  3. Choose the target orientation and set the apply range to Selected text, then confirm.

Why did the whole document change after I updated one section?

  1. Check whether the target content was selected before you changed the setting.
  2. Check whether the apply range in Page Setup is set to the whole document.
  3. If you only need a partial change, select the content again and apply the setting to Selected text.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Paper OrientationThe page layout direction used in a document, usually portrait or landscape.
PortraitA standard page layout where the page height is greater than the width, commonly used for body text.
LandscapeA wider page layout that is useful for wide tables, charts, or diagrams.