How to Use WPS Indent on macOS

Use WPS Indent with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose an entry in the How-to Index and follow the steps to adjust paragraph indentation.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set indent from the floating toolbar

Entry: Select a paragraph → Floating toolbar → Align & Indent

1. Place the cursor in the paragraph you want to adjust, or select multiple paragraphs.
2. In the floating toolbar that appears, click Align & Indent.
3. Click Increase Indent or Decrease Indent.
4. Check the left-side spacing of the paragraph to confirm the change.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected paragraph shows a visible change in left-side spacing.
• Next action available: You can repeat the same action on other paragraphs.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no paragraph is selected first, it may be harder to confirm which content the action applies to.
• Environment note: If the current content uses a special style, the final display may still be affected by that style.

2. Set indent from the ribbon

Entry: Select a paragraph → Top ribbon → Increase Indent / Decrease Indent

1. Place the cursor in the paragraph you want to adjust, or select multiple paragraphs.
2. On the top ribbon, find Increase Indent or Decrease Indent.
3. Click the button you need to adjust the paragraph indent.
4. If you want to standardize multiple paragraphs, keep them selected and continue applying the same command.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected paragraphs update with the new indent setting.
• Next action available: You can continue editing, copying, or reusing the same paragraph format.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is placed in content without confirming the target paragraph, the change may seem easy to miss.
• Environment note: Before batch editing, confirm that all target paragraphs are selected.

3. Set indent from the paragraph handle

Entry: Select a paragraph → Paragraph handle icon → Align & 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.
3. In the expanded menu, click Align & Indent.
4. Click Increase Indent or Decrease Indent.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current paragraph or selected paragraphs update their indent immediately.
• Next action available: You can continue organizing nearby block content in the same area.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you click the handle for a nearby paragraph by mistake, the wrong content may be adjusted.
• Environment note: The paragraph handle entry is especially useful for fine adjustments close to block content.