WPS Symbol on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Common questions about WPS Symbol usually involve finding symbols, display results, quick insertion, and shortcut key setup; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.

FAQ

What should I do if I cannot find the symbol I need?

  1. Switch between different fonts in the Symbol panel to check the available characters.
  2. Try a different code format such as Symbol (Hex) or Symbol (Decimal).
  3. If the symbol is still not available, continue through the symbol collection, More, or Other Symbols.

Why does the symbol display as a square box?

  1. Check whether the current font supports that symbol.
  2. Switch to a font with broader symbol support and insert the symbol again.
  3. Confirm the display result in the cell after reinserting it.

How can I insert frequently used symbols faster?

  1. Add frequently used symbols to Custom Symbols or the Symbol Bar first.
  2. Reuse them later from Recently Used Symbols or Custom Symbols.
  3. For high-frequency symbols, assign shortcut keys to speed up entry.

What should I do if the shortcut key I set does not work?

  1. Check whether the shortcut conflicts with common WPS shortcuts.
  2. Check whether it conflicts with hotkeys from other running programs.
  3. Return to the Symbol Bar, assign a different shortcut key, and test again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Symbol panelThe panel used to browse, filter, and insert different kinds of symbols.
Special charactersCommon explanatory characters such as the copyright symbol and registered trademark symbol.
Symbol BarA custom area used to store and reuse frequently used symbols quickly.
Recently Used SymbolsA list of symbols inserted recently for faster repeated use.