WPS Row Number on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about Row Number usually involve display range, view mode, and paragraph-level control; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Why can’t I see row numbers in my document?

  1. Make sure the document is open in WPS Writer.
  2. Click the Page tab and check whether a row numbering style has already been selected.
  3. Switch to a page-based view and check the left margin area again.

How do I restart row numbers from 1 on every page?

  1. Open the Row Number drop-down menu under the Page tab.
  2. Select Restart Each Page.
  3. Return to the document and check whether each page starts from 1.

How do I remove row numbers from only one paragraph?

  1. Select the target paragraph.
  2. Open the Row Number drop-down menu under the Page tab.
  3. Select Suppress for Current Paragraph, then check the result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Row NumberA number shown beside document text to identify the position of each line.
Restart Each PageA numbering method that starts row numbering from 1 on every page.
Restart Each SectionA numbering method that starts row numbering from 1 at the beginning of each section.
Suppress for Current ParagraphA setting that hides row numbers for the currently selected paragraph.