WPS Table Borders on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

These FAQ items focus on 4 common issues with WPS Table Borders on Windows, including border display, color application, print visibility, and diagonal lines.

FAQ

How do I keep only the outside border of a table and remove inside borders?

  1. Select the entire table first.
  2. Open the Borders drop-down menu on the Table Style tab.
  3. Select Outside Borders.
  4. If other borders were already applied, select No Border first and then apply Outside Borders again.

How do I add a diagonal line to a cell?

  1. Select the target cell.
  2. Click the Borders drop-down button on the Table Style tab.
  3. Select Diagonal Down Border or Diagonal Up Border.
  4. If you want the effect to stand out more, continue by adjusting color, line style, and weight.

Why did I change Pen Color but the border still looks the same?

  1. Make sure the target table or cells are selected.
  2. After choosing Pen Color, apply that color to a specific border with the Borders command.
  3. Check whether the current border color is too close to the background color.
  4. If the change is still hard to see, increase the border weight as well.

How do I fix table borders that look incomplete when printed?

  1. Check whether the border color is too light, and switch to a darker color if needed.
  2. Check whether the line weight is too thin, and increase it if needed.
  3. Preview the page before printing.
  4. For key areas, apply clearer outside borders or all borders.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Outside BordersAdds borders only to the outer edge of a table and does not change the inner lines between cells.
Inside BordersAdds lines only between cells inside a table and does not change the outer edge.
Pen StyleThe display style of a border line, such as solid, dashed, or dotted.
Pen WeightThe width of a border line, used to control visual emphasis.