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How to Use WPS Bold on Windows

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use WPS Bold on Windows across 4 topics, including applying bold from the ribbon, the floating toolbar, the right-click menu, and the Ctrl+B shortcut; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Apply Bold from the RibbonFree
22. Apply Bold from the Floating ToolbarFree
33. Apply Bold from the Right-Click MenuFree
44. Use Ctrl+B to Toggle BoldFree

How-to Guide

1. Apply Bold from the Ribbon

Entry point: Home or Text Tools tab → Bold

  1. Select the text you want to format.
  2. Click the Home tab or the Text Tools tab.
  3. Click Bold.
  4. Click Bold again if you want to remove the formatting.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The selected text appears in a bolder style.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting font size, color, or other text formatting.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If text is not selected first, the result may not appear on the intended content.
  • Environment note: This works in editable text objects.

2. Apply Bold from the Floating Toolbar

Entry point: Select text → Floating toolbar → Bold

  1. Select the text you want to format.
  2. Wait for the floating toolbar to appear.
  3. Click Bold on the floating toolbar.
  4. Click it again if you want to remove bold.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text switches to bold immediately.
  • What you can do next: You can continue using nearby quick-format options on the floating toolbar.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the text selection is incomplete, the floating toolbar may not appear.

3. Apply Bold from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu → Font → Font Style dropdown → Bold

  1. Select the text you want to format.
  2. Right-click the selected text.
  3. Click Font.
  4. Open the Font Style dropdown.
  5. Select Bold.
  6. Click OK to save the setting.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text is displayed in bold.
  • What you can do next: You can continue adjusting other font properties in the Font dialog.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not click OK, the setting may not be applied.

4. Use Ctrl+B to Toggle Bold

Entry point: Select text → Press Ctrl+B

  1. Select the text you want to format.
  2. Press Ctrl+B.
  3. Press Ctrl+B again if you want to remove bold.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The text quickly switches to bold or returns to regular weight.
  • What you can do next: You can continue formatting with the keyboard.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If no text is selected, the shortcut may not affect the intended content.
  • Environment note: The current editing area needs to be active and editable.