When using Document Background, the most common questions involve unavailable buttons, removing the effect, and combining text formats; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Why is the Document Background button grayed out?
- Confirm that the file is opened in WPS PDF.
- Click Edit > Edit Content to enter content editing mode.
- Switch to Text Edit mode and select the target text.
- If the button is still unavailable, check whether the PDF is a scanned file. Scanned PDFs usually need OCR before text can be edited.
How do I remove a Document Background effect that has already been applied?
- Enter Text Edit mode.
- Select the text that already has the background effect.
- Click Background again to remove the current effect.
- Save the PDF to keep the change.
Can I use Document Background together with other text formatting options?
- Enter Text Edit mode and select text.
- Apply the document background effect first.
- Then continue with other formatting such as bold, italic, or underline if needed.
- Check the final display result and save the PDF.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Document Background | A display effect that adds a background color to selected text so important content stands out more clearly. |
| Text Edit | The editing state in a PDF where editable text can be modified and formatted. |
| Floating toolbar | A nearby shortcut toolbar that appears after text is selected and provides quick access to common formatting commands. |