WPS Cross-Reference on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common Cross-Reference questions usually involve field display, update behavior, and broken references; this section includes 3 FAQ items and 3 glossary terms.

FAQ

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

  1. Right-click the cross-reference that is showing code.
  2. Select Toggle Field Codes to switch the display.
  3. You can also press Alt+F9 to switch between field codes and field results.

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

  1. Make sure the source heading, caption, or bookmark has already been updated.
  2. Press Ctrl+A to select the whole document.
  3. Press F9 to update all fields, then check the result again.

What should I do if the referenced content was deleted?

  1. Go to the location of the broken cross-reference.
  2. Check whether the original heading, caption, bookmark, or footnote was deleted or renamed.
  3. Insert a new cross-reference to a valid item, or remove the invalid reference text.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Cross-referenceA reference inserted in the same document that can display linked text, numbering, or page information.
FieldA dynamic document element that can refresh its displayed result after updates.
BookmarkA marker placed at a specific location or content range in a document for later reference or navigation.