WPS Index Entry on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Common questions about WPS Index Entry usually focus on marking, inserting, updating, and removing index content; the answers below help you troubleshoot quickly.

FAQ

How do I update an index that has already been generated?

  1. Find the generated index in the document.
  2. Right-click the index and choose the update option, or press F9 directly.
  3. Check whether the page numbers and entries now match the current document.

How do I remove an index entry mark?

  1. Display the related marks in the document first.
  2. Locate the corresponding index entry mark.
  3. Delete the mark, then update the index.

Why is the inserted index incomplete?

  1. Check whether the target keywords were marked as index entries.
  2. Confirm that no main entries or subentries were missed before inserting the index.
  3. Update the index again and review the result.

What types of documents is Index Entry suitable for?

  1. Index Entry is more suitable for long documents such as books, manuals, and specification documents.
  2. It is especially useful when the document contains many terms, topics, or specialized names.
  3. For shorter documents, decide whether to use it based on your layout needs.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Index entryA keyword or topic marked in a document so it can be included in a generated index.
SubentryA more detailed category under a main index entry that helps organize the index structure.
IndexA generated list of marked entries with page references for topic-based lookup.
Page number formattingThe display style of page numbers in the index, such as regular, bold, or italic.