Use Show Hidden Edit Markup with 2 how-to topics, covering quick visibility changes and custom mark-type display settings, both available directly in WPS Writer.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Show or hide editing marks | Free |
| 2 | 2. Customize which mark types are displayed | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Show or hide editing marks
Entry point: Home tab → Show/Hide Editing Marks drop-down menu
- Open a WPS Writer document.
- Click the Show/Hide Editing Marks drop-down menu on the Home tab.
- Select the display item you want to turn on, such as paragraph marks, paragraph layout buttons, or paragraph handle buttons.
- Select the same option again if you want to hide that mark.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected editing marks appear or disappear in the document.
- What you can do next: Continue editing and adjust formatting based on the visible marks.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you only open the drop-down menu without selecting a display item, nothing changes in the document.
- Environment note: Open a Writer document first so the related entry points are easy to confirm.
2. Customize which mark types are displayed
Entry point: File menu → Writer Preferences → View tab
- Click the File menu in the upper-left corner.
- Click Writer Preferences.
- Select the View tab.
- In the Formatting Marks area, select the mark types you want to display, including tabs, spaces, paragraph marks, hidden text, optional hyphens, and object positions.
- Click OK to save the settings.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected formatting mark types are displayed according to your settings.
- What you can do next: Return to the document and continue checking layout details.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you change the checkboxes but do not click OK, the settings may not take effect.
- Environment note: The visible mark types may vary depending on the content in the current document.