Use Line and Character Spacing through 3 indexed topics, all related to PDF text editing, and follow the matching steps to complete each formatting adjustment.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Adjust line spacing | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Adjust character spacing | WPS Premium required |
| 3 | 3. Adjust first-line indent | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Adjust line spacing
Entry: Text Editing tab → Line Spacing input box
- Open the PDF file and enter text editing mode.
- Select the text whose line spacing you want to change.
- Find the Line Spacing input box on the toolbar. Its default value is 1.
- Enter a spacing value directly, or use the up and down arrows for fine adjustment.
- Press Enter to apply the change immediately.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The spacing between lines in the selected text changes.
- Next action available: You can continue adjusting character spacing, first-line indent, or save the file.
Tips While Using
- Membership: Editing PDF files requires an active membership.
- Common mistake: If no text is selected first, the value may not apply to the intended content.
- Environment note: Text in scanned PDFs may not be directly editable until OCR is completed.
2. Adjust character spacing
Entry: Text Editing tab → Character Spacing input box
- Open the PDF file and enter text editing mode.
- Select the text whose character spacing you want to change.
- Find the Character Spacing input box on the toolbar. Its default value is 0.
- Enter a spacing value. Positive values increase spacing, and negative values reduce spacing.
- Press Enter to apply the change immediately.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The spacing between characters in the selected text changes.
- Next action available: You can continue adjusting other formatting settings or save the file.
Tips While Using
- Membership: Editing PDF files requires an active membership.
- Common mistake: Values that are too large or too small can reduce readability.
- Environment note: Different fonts and original layout structures can affect the final display.
3. Adjust first-line indent
Entry: Text Editing tab → First-Line Indent input box
- Open the PDF file and enter text editing mode.
- Select the text whose first-line indent you want to change.
- Find the First-Line Indent input box on the toolbar.
- Enter the indent value.
- Press Enter to apply the change immediately.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The first line position of the paragraph changes.
- Next action available: You can continue standardizing other paragraph formatting and save the file.
Tips While Using
- Membership: Editing PDF files requires an active membership.
- Common mistake: If the full paragraph is not selected, the indent result may differ from what you expect.
- Environment note: In complex PDF layouts, review overall alignment after making local indent changes.