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Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use WPS Bold with 3 topics: apply bold from the ribbon, apply bold from the floating toolbar, and use the keyboard shortcut. Choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Apply Bold from the RibbonWPS Premium required
22. Apply Bold from the Floating ToolbarWPS Premium required
33. Use the Keyboard Shortcut for BoldWPS Premium required

How-to Guide

1. Apply Bold from the Ribbon

Entry point: Edit tab → Edit Content → Bold button

  1. Click the Edit tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Click Edit Content to enter content editing mode.
  3. Select the text that you want to make bold.
  4. Click the Bold button (B icon) on the toolbar.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected text appears in bold.
  • Next actions: You can continue adjusting other text formatting or save the file.

Tips While Using

  • You must enter text editing mode before you can change PDF text formatting.
  • If the button is unavailable, make sure text is selected.
  • This task uses PDF text editing and requires the corresponding membership permission.

2. Apply Bold from the Floating Toolbar

Entry point: Floating toolbar after text selection → Bold button

  1. In text editing mode, select the text that you want to make bold.
  2. Wait for the floating toolbar to appear above the selected text.
  3. Click the Bold button (B icon) on the floating toolbar.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected text changes to bold immediately.
  • Next actions: You can continue adjusting other formatting from the floating toolbar.

Tips While Using

  • If the floating toolbar does not appear, confirm that text is selected again.
  • The floating toolbar is useful for short text edits.
  • This task uses PDF text editing and requires the corresponding membership permission.

3. Use the Keyboard Shortcut for Bold

Entry point: Keyboard shortcut

  1. Select the text that you want to make bold.
  2. Press Ctrl+B to apply bold.
  3. Press Ctrl+B again if you want to remove bold.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected text toggles between regular and bold.
  • Next actions: You can continue typing, editing, or saving the PDF file.

Tips While Using

  • The shortcut only affects the currently selected text.
  • If the shortcut does not work, make sure the focus is inside the WPS PDF editing area.
  • This task uses PDF text editing and requires the corresponding membership permission.