How to Use WPS Chapter Title on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use Chapter Title with 4 how-to topics, including applying headings from the format menu and the ribbon; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Apply a heading from the format menu

Entry path: Select text → Floating toolbar → Heading style

  1. Select the text paragraph that you want to turn into a heading.
  2. In the floating toolbar, open the heading format drop-down menu.
  3. Select the heading level you need, from Heading 1 (H1) to Heading 6 (H6).
  4. Check whether the paragraph now displays the selected heading style.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The selected paragraph shows the chosen heading style.
  • Next step available: The heading can be used for table-of-contents recognition and structure management.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Changing only font size or bold formatting does not create a formal heading level.

2. Apply a heading from the ribbon

Entry path: Select text → Top ribbon → Heading style

  1. Select the text paragraph that you want to turn into a heading.
  2. In the top ribbon, find the heading style drop-down menu.
  3. Select the heading level you want.
  4. Confirm that the paragraph style has updated.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The paragraph displays the selected heading level.
  • Next step available: You can continue editing content or insert a table of contents later.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the paragraph is not selected first, the style may not be applied to the target content.

3. Apply a heading from the paragraph handle

Entry path: Select paragraph → Paragraph handle icon → Choose a heading level

  1. Select the text paragraph that you want to turn into a heading.
  2. Open the paragraph-handle related action entry.
  3. Choose the heading level you need.
  4. Check whether the paragraph has switched to the selected heading style.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The target paragraph shows the new heading level.
  • Next step available: You can continue adjusting the hierarchy of other paragraphs.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Make sure the current paragraph is the intended one before changing its level.

4. Insert a heading with slash commands

Entry path: Document editing area → Type / → Choose a heading level

  1. On a blank line in the document, type /.
  2. In the command menu that appears, choose a heading level.
  3. You can also type /h1 to /h6 to create the matching heading quickly.
  4. Enter the heading text to finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

  • Visual result: The current line displays in the selected heading style.
  • Next step available: You can continue typing body text and build a complete document structure.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the command is not entered on a blank line, a new heading line may not be created directly.