When using Italic, the most common issues fall into 3 groups: unavailable buttons, difficulty removing the style, and text that cannot be edited; this section covers 4 common questions.
FAQ
What should I do if the Italic button is grayed out?
- Make sure the PDF file is open and that you have entered Edit Content mode.
- Select the target text and then check the Italic button again.
- Confirm that your account has PDF editing membership benefits.
- If the file is a scanned PDF, run OCR first and then try again.
How do I remove italic after applying it?
- Select the text that is already in italic.
- Click the Italic button again, or press Ctrl+I.
- Confirm that the text returns to regular styling.
Why can’t I apply italic to some PDF text?
- Check whether the PDF is a scanned file or image-based content.
- If the text is not editable, run OCR or convert it into editable text first.
- Re-enter editing mode and then select the text to apply italic.
Can italic be used together with other formatting?
- Select the target text.
- Apply italic, then continue with bold, underline, or font color if needed.
- Review the final appearance to confirm that the combined formatting looks right.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Italic | A text style that displays characters in a slanted form, often used for emphasis or distinction. |
| Edit Content | The editing mode in WPS PDF that lets you modify PDF text content and formatting directly. |
| Floating toolbar | A quick formatting toolbar that appears near selected text and provides actions such as italic. |
| OCR | Optical Character Recognition, used to convert text in scanned PDFs into editable text. |