WPS Cross-Reference on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

When using WPS Cross-Reference, 3 common question types come up most often: display mode, page number updates, and broken references; this FAQ includes 3 common answers and a glossary.

FAQ

Why does a cross-reference show code instead of content?

  1. Select the cross-reference that is displaying unexpectedly.
  2. Right-click it and choose Toggle Field Codes, or press Shift+Fn+F9.
  3. After switching back to the field result, check whether the display is normal.

Why is the page number in my cross-reference incorrect?

  1. Confirm whether the referenced content has moved to a different location.
  2. Right-click the reference and choose Update Field, or select the full document and press Fn+F9.
  3. Check the page number again after the update finishes.

Why does the reference stop working after I delete the referenced content?

  1. Check whether the original heading, caption, bookmark, or footnote has been deleted.
  2. If the target item no longer exists, create a new reference target.
  3. Insert the cross-reference again, or update the existing field and review the result.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Cross-referenceA field-based reference that points to other content in the same document, such as a heading, caption, or bookmark.
Update FieldAn action that recalculates a field and refreshes the displayed result based on the current document content.
Field CodeThe internal code form of a field that describes how the reference works and can be toggled for inspection.