How to Use WPS Table Borders on Windows

This section includes 5 how-to topics for WPS Table Borders on Windows, and all of them are available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry point and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set border types

Entry point: Table Style tab → Borders drop-down button

1. Select the table or cells where you want to change borders.
2. Click the Table Style tab.
3. Click the Borders drop-down button.
4. Select the border type you want, such as No Border, All Borders, Outside Borders, Inside Borders, Top Border, Bottom Border, Left Border, Right Border, Inside Horizontal Border, Inside Vertical Border, Diagonal Down Border, or Diagonal Up Border.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected table or cells show the border effect you chose.
• Next actions: You can continue to adjust color, line style, or line weight.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not select the table or cells first, the border command may not apply to the target area.
• Environment limits: Diagonal borders are more suitable for specific cells such as header cells.

2. Set border color

Entry point: Table Style tab → Pen Color drop-down menu

1. Select the table or cells.
2. Click the Table Style tab.
3. Click the Pen Color drop-down menu.
4. Choose the border color you want from theme colors, standard colors, or recently used colors.
5. Apply the selected color to the target border with a border command.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The border appears in the selected color.
• Next actions: You can continue to combine it with different border types and weights.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you only choose a color but do not apply a border again, the table may not change right away.
• Environment limits: For printing, choose a color with clearer contrast against the background.

3. Set border line style

Entry point: Table Style tab → Pen Style

1. Select the table or cells.
2. Click the Table Style tab.
3. Click Pen Style.
4. Choose the line style you want, such as a solid line, dashed line, or dotted line.
5. Apply the selected line style to the target area with the Borders command.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The border line style changes.
• Next actions: You can continue to set color and weight for a combined effect.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you choose a line style but do not apply it to a border, the effect will not appear.
• Environment limits: More complex line styles may be less visible in small tables.

4. Set border weight

Entry point: Table Style tab → Pen Weight

1. Select the table or cells.
2. Click the Table Style tab.
3. Click Pen Weight.
4. Choose the line weight you want.
5. Apply it to the target border with the Borders command.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The border weight matches the selected value.
• Next actions: You can continue to combine it with color and line style for better visual results.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If the border is too thin, it may be hard to see during projection or printing.
• Environment limits: Choose a suitable weight based on zoom level and presentation context.

5. Use the right-click menu for quick border changes

Entry point: Right-click menu → Borders right-side drop-down arrow

1. Select the cells or table area where you want to change borders.
2. Right-click the selected area.
3. In the right-click menu, find the right-side drop-down arrow next to Borders and expand it.
4. Click the border style you want to apply it quickly.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected area immediately shows the new border effect.
• Next actions: You can return to the ribbon for more detailed styling changes.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you right-click outside the selected area, the target of the action may not match what you expect.
• Environment limits: The right-click menu is useful for quick border changes, while more detailed settings are still easier to manage from the ribbon.