Common questions about WPS Ruler usually involve visibility, measurement units, and layout results; this FAQ includes 3 frequent questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What should I do if the ruler is not displayed?
- Open a WPS Writer document.
- Click the View tab.
- Select the Ruler checkbox.
- If the ruler still does not appear, confirm that you are in a document view where the ruler can be shown clearly.
How do I change the units on the ruler?
- Click File.
- Open Options.
- Go to settings related to General & Save.
- Choose the measurement unit you need, such as centimeters, inches, or millimeters.
Why does the layout change only slightly after I adjust the ruler?
- Confirm that you selected the target paragraph or moved to the correct page area.
- Drag the relevant indent marker, tab stop, or margin boundary again.
- Check whether the text boundary, first-line position, or editable page area changes.
- If needed, use print preview to review the final layout more clearly.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| First-line indent | A paragraph format where only the first line starts farther inward than the remaining lines. |
| Hanging indent | A paragraph format where the first line stays at the margin and the following lines are indented inward. |
| Tab stop | A preset alignment position that works with the Tab key to place text at a specific point. |
| Page margin | The blank space between the document content area and the edge of the page. |