How to Use WPS Underline on Windows

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use WPS Underline through 3 how-to topics, including quick underlining from the ribbon, style adjustment from font settings, and formatting from the right-click cell menu.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add underline from the ribbon button

Entry: Home tab → Underline button

  1. Select the cell that you want to underline, or select part of the text inside the cell.
  2. Click the Underline button on the Home tab.
  3. If you want a different style, click the drop-down arrow next to the button.
  4. Select the underline style you want, such as single underline or double underline.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The selected text shows an underline.
  • Next action available: You can continue typing, copying, or saving the worksheet.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If no target text is selected first, the formatting may not apply as expected.

2. Add underline from the Format Cells dialog box

Entry: Home tab → Font settings arrow → Underline drop-down menu

  1. Select the target cell or the text you want to format.
  2. Click the font settings arrow on the Home tab.
  3. In the dialog box, find the Underline drop-down menu.
  4. Select the underline style you want.
  5. Click OK to apply the setting.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The selected content shows the chosen underline style.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting font size, font face, or other text formatting options.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you close the dialog box without confirming, the change will not be kept.

3. Add underline from the right-click cell format menu

Entry: Right-click menu → Format Cells → Font tab → Underline drop-down menu

  1. Select the target cell and right-click it.
  2. Select Format Cells.
  3. Switch to the Font tab.
  4. Open the Underline drop-down menu and choose a style.
  5. Click OK to apply the change.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text in the target cell shows the underline effect.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting other font settings in the same dialog box.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you right-click the wrong cell, the formatting may be applied to the wrong area.