How to Use

Use Indent with 2 how-to topics, both related to PDF editing; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set a First-Line Indent

Entry path: Text Editing tab → First-Line Indent input box

1. Enter text editing mode and select the text that needs a first-line indent.
2. Find the First-Line Indent input box in the toolbar. Its default value is usually 0.
3. Enter an indent value directly, or use the up and down arrows for fine adjustment.
4. Press Enter to apply the indent immediately.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The first line of the selected paragraph shifts inward from the left text boundary.
• Next action available: You can continue editing other paragraphs or save the PDF.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the indent value may not apply to the intended paragraph.
• Permissions or membership: Editing PDF files requires WPS Premium.
• Environment limit: Text in scanned PDFs may not be directly editable until OCR is completed.

2. Remove a First-Line Indent

Entry path: Text Editing tab → First-Line Indent input box

1. Select the text that already has a first-line indent.
2. Change the First-Line Indent value to 0.
3. Press Enter to remove the indent.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The first line returns to the same left boundary as the rest of the paragraph.
• Next action available: You can continue adjusting other paragraph formatting or save the result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If only part of the text is selected, the adjusted range may not match your expectation.
• Permissions or membership: This task uses PDF editing capabilities and requires WPS Premium.
• Environment limit: If the PDF text comes from an image layer, complete OCR first and then adjust indentation.