WPS Font and Size on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 13, 2026

Common questions about Font and Size mainly involve font display, installation, embedding, and custom font size input; this section covers 6 frequent questions and practical fixes.

FAQ

Why does the font display incorrectly or show garbled characters?

  1. Check whether the required font is installed on the current device.
  2. If the font is missing, install it in the Windows font library first.
  3. Restart WPS and open the file again to confirm the display result.

What should I do if a file from someone else opens with layout errors or garbled fonts?

  1. Open the file and click FileOptionsView.
  2. Check settings related to font replacement and confirm whether any fonts are missing.
  3. Install the missing fonts on your computer and reopen the file.

How do I install fonts in Windows?

  1. Download the font file and extract it first if it is compressed.
  2. Double-click the font file to install it, or drag it into C:\Windows\Fonts.
  3. Restart WPS after installation and check the font list again.

What should I do if WPS says a font cannot be embedded when I save the document?

  1. Confirm whether the current font has embedding restrictions.
  2. Replace the restricted font with one that can be embedded.
  3. If you need a more fixed display result, you can also export the file as a PDF before sharing it.

Can I enter any value in the font size box?

  1. Select the text and click the Font Size input box.
  2. Type the number you need, such as 72 or 150.
  3. Press Enter to apply the custom size.

How do I undo a font or font size change?

  1. Press Ctrl + Z to undo the previous action.
  2. If needed, use redo to restore the undone content.
  3. You can also click Undo on the Quick Access Toolbar.

Glossary

TermDefinition
System fontA font built into Windows or installed manually by the user, which can be used in WPS after installation.
Cloud fontA font resource provided online. It usually requires internet access, and some resources are related to membership benefits.
Embed fonts in the fileA way to save font information together with the document so display differences caused by missing fonts can be reduced across devices.