WPS Show Scale on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using Show Scale, users usually ask about 3 areas: display results, restoring a common percentage, and collaboration view behavior; this section answers 3 common questions.

FAQ

Does changing the zoom level affect printing?

  1. Open the worksheet and change the display zoom level.
  2. Go to print preview or continue to export if needed.
  3. Confirm that print output is controlled by page layout and print settings, not by the on-screen zoom level.

How do I quickly return to a common zoom level?

  1. Open Show Scale from the View tab, or click the percentage value in the status bar.
  2. Choose a common percentage such as 100%, or type the value you want.
  3. Confirm the setting and continue editing.

Does my zoom setting affect what other collaborators see?

  1. Change the zoom level on your current device.
  2. Ask another collaborator to open the same worksheet.
  3. Confirm that each person can keep or adjust their own display view separately.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Show ScaleThe display zoom feature used to enlarge or reduce how a worksheet appears on screen.
Status barThe area at the bottom of the window where zoom controls and the current percentage can appear.
Preset percentageA built-in zoom value such as 80%, 100%, or 120%.
Custom percentageA zoom value entered manually for more specific display control.