WPS Row Number on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using WPS Row Number, common questions usually involve display conditions, paragraph-level removal, and numbering scope; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why can’t I see row numbers?

  1. Confirm that the document is currently in page view.
  2. Check whether Row Number has already been enabled on the Page tab.
  3. If the content is inside a table or text box, row numbers do not appear there.

How do I remove row numbers from one paragraph?

  1. Select the paragraph you want to adjust.
  2. Open the Row Number settings from the Page tab.
  3. Choose the option that excludes the current paragraph from row numbering and confirm the change.

Can row numbers restart on each page or section?

  1. Click the Row Number drop-down menu on the Page tab.
  2. Select Restart Each Page or Restart Each Section.
  3. Check whether the page or section boundaries match your expected layout.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Row NumberA number shown beside document text to identify the position of each line.
Restart Each PageA numbering mode that starts the count again at the beginning of each page.
Restart Each SectionA numbering mode that starts the count again at the beginning of each section, which is useful for structured long documents.