Add or Delete Columns in WPS on Windows FAQ

This FAQ covers 4 common question types about unavailable controls, display results, undo actions, and reusing settings, followed by a glossary of key terms.

FAQ

Why is the Add or Delete Columns button grayed out?

1. Make sure the presentation is in editing mode rather than slideshow mode or a restricted state.
2. Check whether you have selected editable text or a text object correctly.
3. If the current selection is not a supported text area, click inside the text box and select the text again.

Why can’t I see the expected result after applying columns?

1. Check whether the correct text range is selected.
2. Open More Settings to confirm that the intended parameters were applied.
3. Review the slide layout again to confirm whether the result fits the page structure.

How do I undo an Add or Delete Columns action?

1. Press Ctrl+Z to undo the latest action.
2. Or click Undo on the Quick Access Toolbar.
3. After undoing, apply a more suitable column layout or parameter set if needed.

How can I reuse a column layout approach on other content?

1. Review the current slide and note the column layout that works well.
2. Select the new text content and open the column entry again.
3. Apply the same number of columns and a similar parameter setup, then fine-tune it for the new content.

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