FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

Common questions about Line and Character Spacing usually focus on editing access, parameter meaning, and restoring default values. This section covers 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why can I see the line spacing or character spacing controls but still not edit the content?

  1. Make sure the file is open in WPS PDF and that you have entered text editing mode.
  2. Check whether editable text is selected.
  3. If the file is a scanned or image-based PDF, run OCR first and then try editing again.
  4. If editing is still unavailable, check whether your account has the required PDF editing membership entitlement.

What is the difference between line spacing and character spacing?

  1. Line spacing controls the vertical distance between lines in a paragraph.
  2. Character spacing controls the horizontal distance between characters in the same line.
  3. Line spacing is more suitable for adjusting paragraph density, while character spacing is more suitable for refining text arrangement.

How can I quickly restore the default spacing values?

  1. Set line spacing to 1.
  2. Set character spacing to 0.
  3. Set first-line indent to 0.
  4. Press Enter and review the layout to confirm that the default spacing has been restored.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Line spacingThe vertical distance between lines of text in a paragraph.
Character spacingThe horizontal distance between characters in the same line.
First-line indentThe starting indent distance of the first line in a paragraph relative to the remaining lines.
OCROptical Character Recognition, used to convert text in scanned or image-based files into editable text.