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How to Use WPS Page Margins on macOS

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use Page Margins with 3 how-to topics, including setting page margins, customizing margins, and adjusting margins in print preview; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Set Page MarginsFree
22. Customize MarginsFree
33. Adjust Margins in Print PreviewFree

How-to Guide

1. Set Page Margins

Entry: Page tab → Page Margins

  1. Click the Page tab.
  2. Click Page Margins.
  3. Select a preset margin option such as Normal, Narrow, or Wide.
  4. Check whether the worksheet print layout matches your needs.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected margin option is applied to the current worksheet print layout.
  • Next action: You can continue printing, open custom margins, or check the result in print preview.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Opening the page-related area without actually selecting a margin option, so the layout does not change.
  • Environment note: This setting mainly affects print layout display and printed output.

2. Customize Margins

Entry: Page tab → Page Margins → Custom Margins

  1. Click Page Margins on the Page tab.
  2. Select Custom Margins.
  3. Set the top, bottom, left, and right margin values in the dialog box.
  4. Adjust the header and footer distances from the page edge if needed.
  5. Choose whether to center the worksheet vertically or horizontally on the page if needed.
  6. Review the preview area and click OK.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The custom margin values are saved and applied to the current worksheet.
  • Next action: You can return to editing or open print preview to check the final layout.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Setting margins too large, which reduces the printable area noticeably.
  • Environment note: The minimum printable margin may vary by printer, so actual output depends on the printer in use.

3. Adjust Margins in Print Preview

Entry: Page → Print Preview → Adjust Margins

  1. Click Page → Print Preview → Adjust Margins.
  2. Find the margin markers on the ruler in the preview window.
  3. Drag the margin markers to new positions.
  4. Check the page content and white space changes in real time.
  5. Confirm the result and continue printing or return to editing.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The white space in preview changes as you drag the margin markers.
  • Next action: You can continue printing directly or return to adjust the page layout again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Viewing the preview without dragging the markers, so no margin change is made.
  • Environment note: Preview helps you judge the print layout, but final output is still affected by paper size and printer behavior.