When using WPS Strikethrough, 3 common issue types come up most often: unavailable buttons, removing strikethrough, and scanned PDF editing; this section covers 4 common questions.
FAQ
Why is the Strikethrough button grayed out?
- Make sure the file is open in WPS PDF.
- Open the Edit tab and enter Edit Content mode.
- Select the target text and check whether the Strikethrough button becomes available.
- If it is still unavailable, confirm that your account has access to PDF text editing.
How do I remove strikethrough after applying it?
- Select the text that already has strikethrough.
- Click Strikethrough again, or press Ctrl+Shift+X.
- Confirm that the text returns to normal, then save the file.
Can strikethrough be used together with other text formatting?
- Select the target text.
- Apply strikethrough, then add other formatting such as bold, italic, or underline if needed.
- Check the final appearance to make sure it matches your layout needs.
Why can’t I add strikethrough directly to a scanned PDF?
- Text in a scanned PDF is usually stored as an image instead of editable text.
- Run OCR first to convert the scanned content into editable text.
- After OCR is complete, enter Edit Content mode and apply strikethrough to the target text.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Strikethrough | A text formatting effect that draws a horizontal line through text, often used to show deletion, revision, or excluded content. |
| Edit Content | The WPS PDF editing state used to modify PDF text. You need this mode before applying text formatting. |
| Floating toolbar | A temporary quick-action toolbar that appears after text is selected and provides commands such as strikethrough. |
| OCR | Optical Character Recognition, used to convert text in scanned images into editable text. |
| PDF text editing | The ability to modify text content and formatting directly in a PDF file. |