How to Use WPS Alignment Method on macOS

This guide includes 4 how-to topics for WPS Alignment Method on macOS, covering the floating toolbar, the ribbon, the paragraph handle, and keyboard shortcuts.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set alignment from the floating toolbar

Entry: Select a paragraph → Floating toolbar → Alignment and Indent

1. Place the cursor in the paragraph you want to adjust, or select multiple paragraphs first.
2. In the floating toolbar that appears, click Alignment and Indent.
3. Select the alignment mode you need, such as left, center, or right.
4. Check the paragraph layout and confirm that the selected paragraph has updated.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Alignment and Indent entry is visible in the floating toolbar.
• Next action available: The paragraph alignment updates immediately and you can continue editing.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the paragraph is not selected first, the effective range may be unclear.
• Environment note: The floating toolbar usually appears after text is selected.

2. Set alignment from the ribbon

Entry: Select a paragraph → Top ribbon → Align

1. Place the cursor in the target paragraph, or select multiple paragraphs that need consistent formatting.
2. Find the Align button in the top ribbon.
3. Click it and choose a mode such as left, center, or right alignment.
4. Check whether the target paragraphs have updated in the document.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Align button is visible in the top ribbon.
• Next action available: After alignment is applied, you can continue with font, indent, or spacing adjustments.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you only move the cursor without selecting multiple paragraphs, the batch formatting range may be too limited.

3. Set alignment from the paragraph handle

Entry: Select a paragraph → Paragraph handle icon → Alignment and Indent

1. Place the cursor in the paragraph you want to adjust, or select multiple paragraphs.
2. Click the paragraph handle icon on the left side.
3. In the pop-up menu, click Alignment and Indent.
4. Select the alignment mode you need and review the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The paragraph handle menu opens the Alignment and Indent option.
• Next action available: After the change, you can continue with other paragraph formatting tasks.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you click outside the paragraph area, the paragraph handle may not appear.

4. Set alignment with keyboard shortcuts

Entry: Select a paragraph → Keyboard shortcuts

1. Select the paragraph you want to adjust, or place the cursor in the target paragraph.
2. Press Cmd + L for left alignment.
3. Press Cmd + E for center alignment.
4. Press Cmd + R for right alignment, or press Cmd + J for justified alignment.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The paragraph alignment changes immediately after the shortcut is pressed.
• Next action available: You can continue formatting the next paragraph without opening a menu.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Input method settings or system shortcut conflicts may affect the result.
• Environment note: Use Mac keyboard shortcut combinations.