WPS Extract Pages on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using Extract Pages, the most common questions focus on unavailable buttons, removing the effect, and combining it with other text formatting. This section includes 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Why is the Extract Pages button grayed out and unavailable?

  1. Confirm that the file is open in WPS PDF.
  2. Click Edit > Edit Content to enter content editing mode.
  3. Click Text Edit and confirm that text editing mode is active.
  4. Select specific text, then check whether Extract Pages becomes available.
  5. If it is still unavailable, confirm that your account includes PDF editing membership benefits.

How do I remove an Extract Pages effect that has already been applied?

  1. In text editing mode, select the text that already has the effect.
  2. Click Extract Pages again.
  3. Check whether the text returns to its previous state.

How to highlight text in PDF and combine it with other text formatting?

  1. Select the target text.
  2. Apply the Extract Pages effect.
  3. Continue with other text formatting such as bold, italic, or underline if needed.
  4. Save the file and review the final result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Extract PagesIn this workflow, an operation that applies the extract-style effect to selected text in a PDF editing session.
Text EditThe WPS PDF editing state used to select and modify text directly.
Floating toolbarA nearby shortcut toolbar that appears after text is selected and provides quick text actions.