How to Add Default Page Numbers to New WPS Writer Documents
Question details
Create a WPS Writer template that automatically adds page numbers in the footer for new documents, while preserving the document default font and size and allowing the Page Number character style to be formatted separately.
- Product
- WPS Writer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user wants new Word or WPS Writer documents to include page numbers by default and wants to format those page numbers independently from body text.
- Observed behavior
- New documents currently do not include page numbers by default; editing the built-in default template may also affect labels or other document types.
Make sure you know where your custom templates are stored in WPS Writer and open a blank document to test the footer. Keep the built-in default template unchanged so existing document types and labels continue to work normally.
Create a Custom WPS Writer Template with Default Page Numbers
Use this method when you want every new document based on your template to open with page numbers already in the footer, without altering the built-in default template.
A custom template keeps the page number setting isolated from WPS Writer’s built-in default template, so other documents and labels are not affected.
Launch WPS Office, click WPS Writer, and open a new blank document.
Double-click the bottom of the page to open the footer area, or go to Insert > Footer and choose a blank footer.
Place the cursor where you want the page number, then click Insert > Page Number and choose the desired position, or press Alt+Shift+P to insert the PAGE field.
Go to File > Save As, choose WPS Writer Template (*.wpt) or Word Template (*.dotx), name the template, and save it.
Go to File > New, select Personal or Templates, choose your saved template, and create a new document. It will contain the default page number in the footer.
Insert Page Numbers Manually and Format the Page Number Style
Use this method when you need to add page numbers to an existing document or change the page-number font and size without changing the body text.
Create a Reusable WPS Writer Template with Automatic Page Numbers
Use WPS Writer to create a custom template that inserts a page number field in the footer, preserves your default font and size, and opens new documents already formatted. The built-in template is left unchanged, so labels and other document types are not affected.
- 1. Open WPS Writer and the footer: Launch WPS Office, open a new WPS Writer document, and double-click the bottom of the page to activate the footer.
- 2. Insert the page number field: On the Insert tab, click Page Number, choose the footer position, or press Alt+Shift+P to place the PAGE field.
- 3. Adjust the Page Number style: On the Home tab, open the Styles task pane, right-click the Page Number character style, and modify the font and size.
- 4. Save as a template: Go to File > Save As, choose WPS Writer Template (*.wpt) or Word Template (*.dotx), name it, and save it in the template folder.
- 5. Use the template: Go to File > New, select Personal or Templates, and create a new document from your saved template.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add page numbers directly to the built-in default template?
It is not recommended if you create labels or other document types, because the change may affect all new documents. Create a separate custom template with the page number in the footer instead.
How do I format page numbers without changing the body font?
Use the Page Number character style. Open the Styles task pane from the Home tab, right-click Page Number, choose Modify, and change only that style’s font and size.
What is the quick way to insert a page number field in WPS Writer?
Double-click the footer to place the cursor where you want the number, then press Alt+Shift+P or click Insert > Page Number and choose the footer position.
Where do I find my saved template in WPS Writer?
Go to File > New, select Personal or Templates, and open the template from the list. New documents created from it will include the page number automatically.
Which template format should I save if I also use Microsoft Word?
Save a copy as a Word Template (*.dotx) if you need to use it in Microsoft Word, or use WPS Writer Template (*.wpt) for use in WPS Writer only.
