WPS Free Draw on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Free Draw usually focus on unavailable buttons, removing the effect, and combining text styles; this section includes 3 FAQs and a glossary.

FAQ

Why is the Free Draw button grayed out?

  1. Make sure the file is open in WPS PDF.
  2. Click Edit Content to enter content editing mode.
  3. Switch to Text Edit mode and then select the target text.
  4. If the button is still unavailable, check whether your account has PDF editing access.

How do I remove the Free Draw effect after applying it?

  1. In text editing mode, select the text that already has the Free Draw effect.
  2. Click the Brush button again.
  3. Confirm that the text returns to its previous state without the effect.

Can I use Free Draw together with other text formatting options?

  1. Select the text that you want to edit.
  2. Click Brush to apply the Free Draw effect.
  3. Then click other formatting options such as bold, italic, or underline as needed.
  4. Check whether the text shows the combined formatting.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Edit ContentThe entry in WPS PDF that switches the file into an editable content state for text, images, and other objects.
Text EditThe mode used specifically for selecting text and changing text formatting in a PDF.
Floating toolbarA temporary shortcut toolbar that appears after text is selected and provides quick access to common formatting commands.