Show Hidden Edit Markup in WPS on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using Show Hidden Edit Markup in WPS on Windows, common questions usually involve where to find the entry, which marks are visible, and whether settings were saved; this section includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why do I only see some of the marks after turning the feature on?

  1. Open File > Options > View.
  2. Check whether only some items are selected in the Formatting marks area.
  3. Select the mark types that you want to display, then click OK.

Does showing editing marks affect printing?

  1. This feature is mainly used to review document formatting on screen.
  2. Confirm the current display state in the document first.
  3. If you want to check the print result further, open Print Preview before printing.

Why can’t I find the Show/Hide Editing Marks entry?

  1. Make sure that you are working in the WPS Writer document editing interface.
  2. Check the related button or drop-down menu on the Home tab.
  3. If you still cannot find it, open File > Options > View and check the related settings there.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Editing marksVisual symbols that show document formatting structure, such as paragraph marks, spaces, and tabs.
Paragraph markA symbol that shows where a paragraph ends and helps you review paragraph breaks and blank lines.
Non-printing charactersFormatting helper characters mainly used for on-screen review of document layout and structure.