WPS Italic on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

This FAQ covers 4 common questions about combining styles, display differences, and partial text editing, plus a 3-term glossary.

FAQ

Can italic and bold be used together?

  1. Yes. First select the cell or the specific text.
  2. Tap the bold and italic buttons to combine the two styles.
  3. To remove either style, tap its button again.

Will italic look exactly the same on Android and desktop?

  1. In most cases, the meaning of the style is the same: the text is displayed in italic.
  2. The visual angle can vary slightly because fonts and display environments may differ.
  3. If you need a more consistent result, check the final display with the same font.

Can italic be applied to only part of the text in a cell?

  1. Yes. Double-tap the cell first to enter editing mode.
  2. Select the part of the text you want to format.
  3. Tap the Italic button to apply the style only to the selected content.

Why does the italic change look subtle?

  1. First check whether the current font supports a clearly visible italic style.
  2. Then make sure the target text or cell was selected correctly.
  3. If the text is short or the font difference is small, try another font and check again.

Glossary

TermDefinition
ItalicA text style that displays characters in a slanted form, often used for emphasis or distinction.
Cell editing modeThe text editing state you enter after double-tapping a spreadsheet cell, allowing partial text formatting.
Font formatting areaThe area on the Home tab used to apply text styles such as bold, italic, and font size.