FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

When using WPS Measurement Tool, the most common questions fall into 3 groups: entry and permissions, measurement result handling, and mode switching; this section includes 4 quick answers.

FAQ

How do I exit measurement mode?

  1. Keep the current PDF file open.
  2. Find the Exit Edit button on the measurement toolbar.
  3. Click Exit Edit to leave measurement mode.

How do I delete an existing measurement markup?

  1. In measurement mode, click the measurement markup that you want to remove.
  2. Press Delete, or right-click and choose the delete option.
  3. Confirm that the selected measurement markup is removed from the page.

Can I export measurement results?

  1. Click the Results Panel button on the measurement toolbar.
  2. Review all measurement results in the current document.
  3. Use the export option in the panel to complete the export.

Why does the measurement result look incorrect?

  1. Check whether the scale ratio has been set correctly.
  2. Confirm that the start point, end point, or selected vertices are accurate.
  3. If needed, delete the current result and measure again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
DistanceThe straight-line measurement between two points. It can also display values such as angle, △X, and △Y.
PerimeterThe total length of a path formed by multiple connected points.
AreaThe size of a closed region formed by multiple points.
Scale ratioThe conversion relationship between the document size and the real size. It affects later measurement results.