Find answers to 4 common questions about WPS Ruler on macOS, including visibility, measurement units, indents, and margin adjustments.
FAQ
What should I do if the ruler is not showing?
- Open a WPS Writer document.
- Click View on the top menu bar.
- Enable Ruler.
- If it still does not appear, check whether your current view makes page layout easier to inspect.
How do I change the ruler measurement unit?
- Click File.
- Open Writer Preferences.
- Go to General & Save.
- Choose the measurement unit you want, such as centimeters, inches, or millimeters.
Why does the paragraph move in an unexpected way when I adjust indents?
- Confirm that the target paragraph is selected.
- Check whether you are dragging the first-line, hanging, left, or right indent marker.
- Adjust one marker at a time and review the result.
- Undo and try again if needed.
What is the difference between margins and indents?
- Margins define the boundary of the page content area.
- Indents define where a paragraph starts or how its lines align inside that area.
- Margin changes affect the page layout range.
- Indent changes mainly affect the selected paragraph layout.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ruler | A visual scale in the document editor used to review and adjust layout positions. |
| Tab stop | A formatting marker that defines where text aligns after you press the Tab key. |
| First-line indent | A paragraph format where only the first line moves inward. |
| Hanging indent | A paragraph format where the first line stays in place and the following lines move inward. |