When using Increase/Decrease Indent, the most common questions are about finding the controls, switching units, and understanding indent results; this FAQ includes 3 common questions.
FAQ
Why do I not see an obvious change after clicking the indent button?
- Make sure that you have double-clicked the text box and entered editing mode.
- Check whether the cursor is inside the paragraph that you want to adjust.
- Click Increase Indent or Decrease Indent more than once and observe whether the paragraph position changes.
- If you need a more visible result, use the Paragraph dialog box and enter a specific indent value.
How do I change the measurement-unit for indentation?
- Open the Paragraph dialog box and go to the Indents and Spacing tab.
- Find the value setting related to indentation.
- Choose the unit you want, such as pt, inch, cm, mm, or character.
- Enter or adjust the value again, then click OK.
How to increase or decrease indent in WPS on macOS when I need first-line or hanging indent?
- Open the Paragraph dialog box from the Paragraph group.
- Under Special, choose First line indent or Hanging indent.
- Set the matching measurement value for the selected format.
- Click OK and review the paragraph layout in the text box.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Paragraph indent | The horizontal distance between a paragraph and the text box boundary, used to control layout and hierarchy. |
| First-line indent | A format that moves only the first line of a paragraph inward. |
| Hanging indent | A format where the first line stays in place and the following lines are indented inward. |