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WPS Office

Indent Paragraphs

Use WPS Writer’s paragraph settings or ruler to control the first line and the left or right edge of a paragraph.

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First-line and hanging indents behave differently. Choose the setting required by the document.

See how it works
WPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft

Set paragraph indents without extra spaces

01

First line

A separate offset

02

Paragraph edge

Left or right indent

03

Review

Wrapped text

First-line and hanging indents behave differently. Choose the setting required by the document.

Workflow illustration · sample content
An editable starting pointFile tools

About this workflow

Set paragraph indents without extra spaces

Use WPS Office to work on the file, review the details and save the result in a suitable format.

01

Work on the actual file

Choose the text that needs a shared indentation setting.

02

Keep control of the result

Adjust the paragraph settings or ruler markers for the intended first-line and side indents.

03

Review before sharing

Review longer paragraphs and lists to confirm the alignment.

File formats
DOCXDOCPDF
Edit in WPS Office. Save a copy to share.

Using WPS Office

How to get started

Install WPS Office, then follow these steps in the app. This webpage does not edit or convert your files.

WPS Office workflowDOCX
Working draft

Set paragraph indents without extra spaces

01

First line

A separate offset

02

Paragraph edge

Left or right indent

03

Review

Wrapped text

First-line and hanging indents behave differently. Choose the setting required by the document.

Workflow illustration · sample content

Select the paragraphsChoose the text that needs a shared indentation setting.

WPS Office

Documents, spreadsheets, presentations and PDFs

Work with your everyday office files in one app. Keep an editable source file and choose the sharing format your audience needs.

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Help and information

Frequently asked questions

This page downloads WPS Office. Features vary by platform, version and plan.

What does this workflow require?

First-line and hanging indents behave differently. Choose the setting required by the document.

Does this webpage process my file?

No. The download button gets WPS Office for your device. Open your file in the app and follow the described workflow. No file upload or conversion happens on this page.

What should I check before relying on the result?

Review longer paragraphs and lists to confirm the alignment. Keep the original file and confirm the output in the application or service that will receive it.

What happens when I select the download button?

On Windows or macOS, WPS starts the app download. On Linux, copy the installation command or choose a manual package. On iPhone, iPad, Android or Chromebook, continue to the appropriate app store. This page does not upload, convert or edit your files.

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First-line and hanging indents behave differently. Choose the setting required by the document.