How to Use WPS Text Outline on macOS

Use WPS text outline with 2 how-to topics on macOS; both are available without membership, and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set Text Outline from the Ribbon

Entry point: Select an inserted text box → Text Tools tab → the drop-down menu next to Text Outline

1. Select the text box where you want to apply a text outline.
2. Click the drop-down menu next to Text Outline on the Text Tools tab.
3. Select the outline color you want.
4. Adjust the outline weight and style as needed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The text inside the text box shows the selected outline effect.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting the color, weight, or other text styles.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the text box is not selected first, the text outline entry may not appear.
• Environment limits: This setting applies to text inside a text box, not directly to regular cell text.

2. Set Text Outline from the Properties Pane

Entry point: Select an inserted text box → right-side task pane → Properties → Text Options → Fill & Line → Text Outline

1. Select the text box where you want to apply a text outline.
2. Click Properties in the right-side task pane.
3. Click Text Options.
4. Select the Fill & Line tab.
5. Click the Text Outline drop-down menu.
6. Select an outline color.
7. Adjust the outline weight and style as needed.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The text outline setting takes effect and the text shows the selected outline style.
• Next actions: You can continue fine-tuning outline settings in the same pane.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you stay in object properties instead of text options, you may not find the text outline setting.
• Environment limits: The right-side task pane must be visible, and the text box must stay selected.