How to Fix Deleted Text Reappearing in WPS Office Writer
Question details
The user is editing a long WPS Office Writer document, but deleted text reappears or remains visible, preventing them from replacing and updating existing content.
- Product
- WPS Office Writer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Editing a long Word-compatible document and trying to delete or replace existing content.
- Observed behavior
- Deleted text reappears or is shown as a marked change instead of being removed from the document.
Before editing, check the status bar or Review tab to see whether Track Changes is active, and make sure the document is not protected or read-only.
Turn Off Track Changes and Accept All Changes in WPS Writer
Use this when deleted text remains visible with strikethrough or reappears because edits are being recorded as tracked changes.
Track Changes records deletions as revisions instead of removing them. Turning it off and accepting existing changes removes the tracked state and applies the edits permanently.
Open the document in WPS Office Writer and click the Review tab on the ribbon.
In the Track Changes group, click the Track Changes button so it is no longer highlighted. This stops new deletions from being recorded.
Click the Accept dropdown arrow, then choose Accept All Changes to apply all tracked insertions and deletions throughout the document.
Press Ctrl+S to save. The previously deleted text should now be removed permanently.
Check and Remove Document Protection or Read-Only Status
Use this if the file is protected or marked read-only, which can prevent deletions from being saved.
Fix Tracked Changes and Delete Text Permanently in WPS Office Writer
Open the document in WPS Office Writer, turn off Track Changes, accept all revisions, and save the file so deleted text no longer reappears. WPS Writer handles .docx files with a familiar toolbar and a lightweight interface.
- 1. Launch WPS Writer: Open WPS Office and click Writer, then open your .docx file.
- 2. Open the Review tab: Click the Review tab on the top ribbon to access tracking controls.
- 3. Disable Track Changes: Click Track Changes in the toolbar so it is not highlighted, stopping future edits from being recorded.
- 4. Accept existing edits: Click the Accept arrow and select Accept All Changes to apply all tracked deletions and insertions.
- 5. Save and verify: Press Ctrl+S and scroll through the document to confirm the deleted text is gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if Track Changes is causing deleted text to reappear?
Look at the Review tab or the status bar in WPS Writer. If Track Changes is highlighted, deletions are recorded as revisions with strikethrough instead of being removed. Accepting all changes will apply them permanently.
Why does text I deleted still appear with strikethrough?
Track Changes is on, so WPS Writer marks deletions as tracked revisions instead of deleting them. To remove them, click Review > Accept > Accept All Changes or turn off Track Changes before deleting.
How do I accept all changes at once in WPS Office Writer?
Open the Review tab, click the Accept dropdown arrow, and choose Accept All Changes. This applies all current insertions and deletions in the document.
Can document protection prevent me from deleting text?
Yes. If WPS Writer shows Read Only, Protected View, or Restrict Editing, you may not be able to save deletions. Enable editing or stop protection under Review > Restrict Editing, then delete and save again.
Will accepting all changes delete the crossed-out text permanently?
Yes. Accepting a tracked deletion confirms the deletion, so the crossed-out content is removed from the document. If you want it back, use Reject Change instead of Accept.
