Use WPS Ruler through 3 how-to topics, including showing the ruler, adjusting paragraph indentation, and adjusting spacing before and after paragraphs.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Show the ruler | Free |
| 2 | 2. Adjust paragraph indentation | Free |
| 3 | 3. Adjust spacing before and after paragraphs | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Show the ruler
Entry path: Tools → Home → Paragraph Layout
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen.
- Open the Home tab.
- Turn on the Paragraph Layout toggle.
- Check whether the ruler appears above the editing area.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A ruler is visible above the editing area.
- Next action available: You can drag the ruler markers to adjust paragraph formatting.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the document is not in editing mode, the related entry may not appear.
- Environment note: On a small screen, slower dragging makes changes easier to observe.
2. Adjust paragraph indentation
Entry path: After showing the ruler, drag the ruler markers at the top of the editing area
- Show the ruler by following the steps in the previous section.
- Select the paragraph you want to adjust.
- Drag the marker on the ruler.
- Check whether the paragraph indentation changes as expected.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected paragraph changes its starting position or overall indentation.
- Next action available: You can continue editing the document or save it.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the target paragraph is not selected first, the result may not match your expectation.
- Environment note: For fine touch adjustments, zoom in visually and review the layout after each move.
3. Adjust spacing before and after paragraphs
Entry path: Tools → Home → Paragraph Layout
- Open Tools and go to the Home tab.
- Make sure Paragraph Layout is turned on.
- Select the paragraph you want to organize.
- Use paragraph layout together with the ruler to observe layout changes and adjust spacing before and after paragraphs.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The white space between paragraphs changes and the layout looks more consistent.
- Next action available: You can continue standardizing other paragraphs.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Before adjusting several paragraphs in a row, confirm the current selection first.
- Environment note: Touch precision on Android is limited, so very fine adjustments may be easier on a larger screen.