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?
- Make sure the file is open in WPS PDF and that you have entered text editing mode.
- Check whether editable text is selected.
- If the file is a scanned or image-based PDF, run OCR first and then try editing again.
- 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?
- Line spacing controls the vertical distance between lines in a paragraph.
- Character spacing controls the horizontal distance between characters in the same line.
- 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?
- Set line spacing to 1.
- Set character spacing to 0.
- Set first-line indent to 0.
- Press Enter and review the layout to confirm that the default spacing has been restored.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Line spacing | The vertical distance between lines of text in a paragraph. |
| Character spacing | The horizontal distance between characters in the same line. |
| First-line indent | The starting indent distance of the first line in a paragraph relative to the remaining lines. |
| OCR | Optical Character Recognition, used to convert text in scanned or image-based files into editable text. |