When using WPS Show Markup, common questions usually involve hidden markup, reviewer-specific filtering, and display issues after switching devices; this section includes 3 common answers and a glossary.
FAQ
Why is no markup showing in my document?
- Open the Review tab.
- Click Display for Review.
- Check whether Final or Original is currently selected.
- If you want to see markup, switch to Final Showing Markup.
How do I view comments or revisions from only one person?
- Open the Review tab.
- Click Show Markup → Reviewers.
- Select only the reviewer you want to inspect.
- Return to the document and review the filtered result.
What should I do if markup does not appear after switching devices?
- Confirm that you are using a recent WPS client version.
- Try saving the file again as a .docx document and reopen it.
- If the issue continues, go to Global Settings → Configuration and Repair Tools → Advanced → Reset and Repair from the WPS home page.
- Run Reset Plugins, Re-register Components, or Reset Toolbar as needed, then reopen the document.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Show Markup | A feature that controls whether comments, revisions, formatting changes, and other review information are visible in a document. |
| Reviewer | A person who adds comments or tracked revisions to the document and whose markup can be filtered separately. |
| Display for Review | A review view control used to switch between markup-visible and markup-hidden document states. |
| Comment Box | A side display area used to show comments or some revision details next to the document content. |