How to Use WPS Show Scale on Windows

Last updated:July 14, 2026

Use Show Scale with 2 how-to topics, including adjusting zoom from the ribbon and from the status bar; 2 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Adjust zoom from the ribbon

Entry: View tab → Show Scale

  1. Click the View tab at the top of the window.
  2. Click Show Scale on the toolbar.
  3. In the dialog box, choose a preset percentage such as 120%, 100%, or 80%.
  4. If you need a precise value, enter a custom percentage.
  5. Click OK to apply the zoom setting.

Success Criteria

  • The spreadsheet display size changes on screen.
  • You can continue reviewing, editing, or switching to other view commands.

Tips While Using

  • If the percentage is set too small or too large, readability may be affected.
  • This setting changes only the on-screen view.

2. Adjust zoom from the status bar

Entry: Bottom status bar → + / - / percentage value

  1. Find the + and - zoom buttons on the bottom status bar.
  2. Click + to zoom in or - to zoom out.
  3. Check the current percentage shown in the middle.
  4. Click the percentage value directly and enter a specific zoom level.

Success Criteria

  • The percentage on the status bar updates, and the spreadsheet view changes accordingly.
  • You can keep scrolling, editing, or fine-tuning the zoom level.

Tips While Using

  • After repeated clicks on the zoom buttons, you may want to enter a specific value for precise adjustment.
  • Zoom changes do not affect actual data content or print size.