When using Indent, users usually ask about 3 areas: value meaning, setup method, and formatting differences; this section answers 3 common questions.
FAQ
What does the first-line indent value mean?
- The first-line indent value represents how far the first line of a paragraph shifts from the left text boundary.
- After you enter a value, only the first line of the selected paragraph moves inward.
- For example, entering 2 usually creates a visual effect close to a two-character first-line indent.
How do I set a two-character indent?
- Enter text editing mode and select the target text.
- Type 2 in the First-Line Indent input box.
- Press Enter and check whether the paragraph matches the expected result.
What is the difference between indentation and line spacing?
- Indentation controls the horizontal offset of the first line from the left boundary.
- Line spacing controls the vertical distance between lines of text.
- If you need to refine layout further, adjust indentation and line spacing separately.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| First-line indent | A paragraph format that moves only the first line inward, often used to keep body text formatting consistent. |
| Text editing | The editing state in WPS PDF where text can be selected, modified, and formatted. |
| OCR | Optical character recognition that converts scanned or image-based text into editable text. |