How to Use WPS Auto Numbering on macOS

Use WPS Auto Numbering through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the index and follow the steps to apply, adjust, and confirm numbering in Writer.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open the numbering tools in Writer

Entry: Open a document in WPS Writer

1. Open WPS Writer on your Mac.
2. Create a new document or open an existing one.
3. Click in the paragraph or select the content where you want to use numbering.
4. Locate the numbering tools in the editing interface.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The document is open in Writer and the numbering controls are visible.
• Next action available: You can apply numbering to the current content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you are not in Writer, the numbering tools for document editing may not appear.
• Environment note: Make sure the document is editable before changing list formatting.

2. Apply automatic numbering to content

Entry: Writer editing interface → Numbering

1. Select the paragraphs that need numbering, or place the cursor in the target paragraph.
2. Click the numbering option in the editing toolbar.
3. Choose a numbering style if multiple styles are available.
4. Check that the selected content now shows numbered items.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected content displays numbered items.
• Next action available: You can keep editing the list or adjust its style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no text is selected, numbering may apply only to the current paragraph.

3. Adjust numbering style or behavior

Entry: Numbering menu or numbering settings

1. Open the numbering menu again if you need a different style.
2. Choose another numbering format when needed.
3. If your document structure changes, check whether numbering should continue or restart.
4. Review the updated numbering result in the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The numbering style or sequence updates in the document.
• Next action available: You can continue writing or make more formatting changes.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Changing the style before selecting the correct paragraph range can update the wrong content.
• Environment note: Review long lists after edits to make sure the sequence still matches the document structure.

4. Confirm the result and continue editing

Entry: Numbered content in Writer

1. Check that the numbering sequence matches your intended structure.
2. Continue typing to extend the list if needed.
3. Stop numbering or switch formatting when the numbered section is complete.
4. Save the document after confirming the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The numbered content remains in the document as expected.
• Next action available: You can continue editing, save, or share the document.
• No side effect: Existing document content stays available while numbering is updated.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not review the final sequence, inserted or deleted lines may leave the structure unclear.
• Environment note: Save the document after major formatting changes.