WPS Table Ghost Borders on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using Table Ghost Borders, the most common questions fall into 3 areas: display settings, print results, and copied table boundaries; this section answers 3 common questions.

FAQ

Why can’t I see Table Ghost Borders?

  1. Make sure the current document already contains a table.
  2. Click the View tab and check whether Table Ghost Borders is selected.
  3. If the table already has visible borders, remove some borders temporarily and check the ghost border effect again.

Will Table Ghost Borders print?

  1. Table Ghost Borders is for editing reference and does not print as a table border.
  2. If lines appear in print output, check whether actual table borders were applied.
  3. Use print preview before printing to confirm the final page result.

What should I do if a copied table has no visible borders?

  1. Place the cursor in the copied table in WPS Writer.
  2. Click View and turn on Table Ghost Borders to inspect the cell boundaries.
  3. If you need printable borders, use Borders on the Home tab to add solid borders.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Table Ghost BordersDashed guide lines that show the outlines of cells in a table during editing and do not print as actual borders.
Solid BordersActual table border lines added through border settings and available in print output.
Print PreviewA view used before printing to confirm whether borders and page layout appear as expected.