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Fix Resume Template Personal Information Not Printing
Question details
Personal information inserted into a resume template fails to appear when the document is printed or viewed in print preview.
- Product
- Word Processor
- Device & OS
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- Scenario
- A user is trying to print a filled-out resume template, but their contact details or personal information are missing on the printed page.
- Observed behavior
- The inserted personal information does not print. This happens because the text may be formatted as hidden, set in a non-printing color, placed outside the print area, or improperly configured inside a text box.
Before altering your document's formatting, open the Print Preview screen (File > Print) to check if the text is visible there. This helps determine whether the issue is a physical printer problem or a document formatting error.
Check Hidden Text and Font Color Settings
Verify that your personal information is not formatted as hidden text or colored white, which prevents it from being printed.
Resume templates often use specific formatting techniques like text boxes and custom fonts. Occasionally, text can accidentally be marked as 'Hidden' or assigned a color that blends into the background, making it invisible to the printer.
Click and drag your cursor over the area where your personal information should be, or press Ctrl+A to select the entire document.
Right-click the selected area and choose 'Font' from the context menu to open the Font dialog box.
Look for the 'Effects' section in the dialog box and ensure the 'Hidden' checkbox is unchecked.
In the same dialog box, check the 'Font color' dropdown. Change it to 'Automatic' or standard Black, then click OK to apply the changes.
Export the Document to PDF Before Printing
Saving the resume as a PDF flattens complex text boxes and formatting, ensuring the document prints exactly as it appears on your screen.
Create and Print Resumes Flawlessly with WPS Office
WPS Writer offers hundreds of professionally designed, print-ready resume templates. You can easily edit personal information, utilize What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) print previews, and export directly to PDF without losing any formatting.
- 1. Choose a Resume Template: Open WPS Office, navigate to the 'Templates' section, and search for 'Resume' to select a design that fits your industry.
- 2. Fill in Personal Information: Click on the placeholder text within the template to replace it with your own name, contact details, and work experience.
- 3. Preview the Document: Click 'File' and select 'Print Preview' to verify that all text boxes and personal information are clearly visible.
- 4. Print or Export: Click the 'Print' button to send the document to your printer, or use the 'Export to PDF' button for digital applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are text boxes in my resume template not printing?
Text boxes might be placed outside the printable margins of your document, or the setting to 'Print drawing objects' may be disabled. You can fix this by adjusting the page margins or enabling drawing objects in your word processor's advanced print settings.
How can I find text that is hidden in my document?
You can reveal hidden formatting marks by clicking the 'Show/Hide Paragraph Marks' button (often represented by a pilcrow symbol ¶) in the Home tab. This will display any text that has been marked as hidden.
Will printing as an image fix my missing text issue?
Yes, in advanced printer settings within PDF readers, there is often an option to 'Print as Image'. This forces the printer to bypass text rendering and print exactly what is on the screen, which bypasses most formatting conflicts.
Why does my personal information print in a very faint color?
This happens if the template uses a light gray or custom color that your printer struggles to replicate, or if your printer is low on specific ink cartridges. Changing the text color to standard black (Automatic) usually resolves this.
