Show Hidden Edit Markup in WPS on Windows helps you display or hide formatting marks while editing documents; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Show Hidden Edit Markup is a built-in feature in WPS Writer for Windows that lets you display or hide formatting marks such as paragraph marks, spaces, and tabs, making document structure and layout details easier to review.
Its main capabilities include:
- Quickly showing or hiding editing marks during document editing.
- Choosing which mark types to display, including tab characters, spaces, paragraph marks, hidden text, optional hyphens, and object anchors.
This feature is useful for proofreading, layout cleanup, template review, and formatting checks before sharing a document with others.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local display settings; internet access is needed for download and installation |
| Other | WPS Writer should be installed and able to open documents normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Writer, go to the Home tab, and confirm that the Show/Hide Editing Marks entry is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you quickly show or hide editing marks from the Home tab and choose specific mark types in File > Options > View. | Word lets you use Home > Show/Hide ¶ for quick switching and File > Options > Display to always show selected formatting marks. | Google Docs lets you show or hide non-printing characters from the View menu, including paragraph breaks, line breaks, page breaks, tabs, and spaces. | Notion provides text styling and Markdown support, but its official help content does not describe a unified toggle for hidden formatting marks. | Adobe InDesign lets you display hidden characters through Type > Show Hidden Characters and view certain markers. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines a quick on-screen toggle with detailed mark-type settings, which is practical for switching between editing and proofreading. | Compared with WPS: Word offers similar display and detailed settings, with controls split between the ribbon and the options panel. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs supports non-printing character display, but the official guidance focuses on a View-menu toggle. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on styling and Markdown input than on a centralized formatting-mark display setting. | Compared with WPS: InDesign supports hidden characters and markers, but the official page is centered more on publishing and layout marker workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Word Options Display | View document outlines rulers and non-printing characters | Style and customize your page | Work with markers in InDesign |
Overall Conclusion: WPS provides both a direct toggle and detailed display settings for formatting marks on Windows. For users who regularly review document layout and structure during editing, this workflow is straightforward and easy to repeat.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Checking paragraph structure | Document editors | Extra blank paragraphs or incorrect paragraph breaks are hard to spot | Turn on editing marks to review paragraph marks directly |
| 2 | Cleaning up extra spaces and tabs | Layout editors | Misalignment is difficult to trace back to spaces or tabs | Show spaces and tabs, then adjust them one by one |
| 3 | Reviewing hidden text | Proofreaders | Hidden content may be missed during review | Enable hidden text in the view settings |
| 4 | Checking object anchors | Template maintainers | It can be difficult to tell where an object is anchored | Show object anchors for easier inspection |
| 5 | Standardizing document formatting | Team collaborators | Formatting becomes inconsistent after multiple edits | Use visible marks to locate formatting differences quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Show or hide editing marks | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced PDF, template, and extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools are included |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing formatting marks and handling everyday layout work | Free | This feature is available directly and fits regular document editing |
| Needing more cloud storage and broader office tools | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also want additional tools and membership benefits |
How to Subscribe
- Visit the WPS membership purchase page to review available plans and complete your subscription.
Source: WPS Office pricing page