Edit Form questions usually focus on unavailable buttons, removing the effect, and combining text styles; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a short glossary.
FAQ
Why is the Edit Form button grayed out?
- Make sure the PDF file is open in WPS PDF.
- Click the Edit tab and enter Edit Content mode.
- Switch to Text Editing mode and then select the target text.
- Check whether your account has the required PDF editing membership access.
- If the file is a scanned PDF, run OCR first and then try editing the text again.
How do I remove an Edit Form effect that is already applied?
- Open the PDF file and enter Edit Content.
- Switch to Text Editing mode.
- Select the text that already has the Edit Form effect.
- Click the Form button again to remove the effect.
- Save the file and confirm the result.
Can I use Edit Form together with other text styles?
- Enter Edit Content and switch to Text Editing mode.
- Select the target text.
- Click the Form button first.
- Then click Bold, Italic, Underline, or other formatting buttons as needed.
- Save the file and review the final appearance.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Edit Content | The entry in WPS PDF that puts the file into content editing mode so you can work with editable objects such as text. |
| Text Editing | The mode used to select, modify, and format text in a PDF. |
| OCR | Optical character recognition, used to convert text in scanned images into editable text. |