How to Use

Use Remove Handwriting with 2 how-to topics, both related to scanned-document cleanup; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps to complete the task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Remove handwriting

Entry path: Scan tab → Remove Handwriting

1. Open a scanned PDF that contains handwritten content.
2. Click the Scan tab on the top menu bar.
3. Click Remove Handwriting on the toolbar.
4. Wait while WPS identifies and removes the handwritten content.
5. Check whether the page looks cleaner after processing.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Handwritten content has been processed and the page looks cleaner.
• Next step available: You can continue to preview, apply, or save the document.

Tips While Using

• Permissions or membership: This feature requires membership for PDF editing.
• Common mistake: If the file is not a scanned PDF, the result may not match your expectations.
• Environment note: Back up the original file before processing.

2. Preview the cleanup result

Entry path: Scan tab → Remove Handwriting → Preview

1. Click Remove Handwriting to open the preview interface.
2. Compare the original page with the processed result in preview.
3. If the result looks right, click Apply to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can compare the before-and-after result.
• Next step available: After confirmation, you can apply the result and continue saving or sharing the file.

Tips While Using

• Permissions or membership: Preview and apply actions also require PDF editing membership.
• Common mistake: Applying the result before checking the preview can increase rework later.
• Environment note: Clearer handwriting is usually easier to evaluate in preview.