WPS Directory on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using WPS Directory, common questions usually involve heading recognition, directory display state, and mobile viewing. This FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Why are some headings missing from the directory?

  1. Confirm that the content is in the main body area of the document.
  2. Confirm that the paragraph uses a heading style instead of normal text.
  3. If the heading is inside a highlight block or a table, it will not appear in the directory.

Does my directory display state affect other collaborators?

  1. Showing or hiding the directory mainly affects your current viewing interface.
  2. In collaboration, when the author folds or expands directory nodes, other users may see that state when they first enter the document.
  3. If needed, each collaborator can expand or collapse the directory based on their own reading preference.

How do I view the directory on mobile?

  1. Open the document and enter reading mode.
  2. Tap the directory button in the lower-right corner.
  3. Review headings in the mobile directory panel and choose the section you want to open.

Glossary

TermDefinition
DirectoryThe document outline panel that shows heading structure and supports navigation.
H1-H6Heading levels in a document. The directory uses these levels to build the outline structure.
Heading nodeA single heading item in the directory. Click it to jump to the matching section.