How to Make WPS Writer Paragraph Numbers Regular Instead of Bold
Question details
The user needs to change WPS Writer multilevel list numbering so that paragraph numbers are not bold even when the heading text uses a bold style.
- Product
- WPS Office Writer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Formatting a multilevel list where heading text remains bold but the automatic paragraph numbers should appear regular.
- Observed behavior
- Multilevel list paragraph numbers inherit bold formatting from the heading style and appear bold.
Make sure the document uses a multilevel list linked to heading styles, and identify the list level whose numbering needs to be changed. Keep the Styles panel available so you can check the paragraph style after updating the list definition.
Set Multilevel List Numbering to Regular in WPS Writer
Use this to change only the numbering format for a specific list level while keeping the heading text bold.
WPS Writer lets you define the font for each level in a multilevel list independently. When numbering appears bold, it usually means the level inherits bold formatting from the linked heading style.
Open the document in WPS Writer and click inside the Heading 1 paragraph that starts the multilevel list.
On the Home tab, click the Multilevel List dropdown arrow, then choose Define New Multilevel List.
In the dialog box, select Level 2 or the specific list level whose paragraph numbers appear bold.
Click Font, set the font style to Regular, and confirm with OK.
Confirm the remaining dialog boxes to update the multilevel list definition.
Check and Remove Bold from the Following Paragraph Style
Use this when paragraph numbers are still bold after changing the multilevel list, or when the style applied to the following paragraph forces bold formatting.
Make Paragraph Numbers Regular in WPS Writer
Use WPS Writer's multilevel list settings to separate numbering formatting from heading text formatting, so you can keep bold headings and regular paragraph numbers in the same document.
- 1. Open the document: Open WPS Writer and the document that contains the multilevel list.
- 2. Open list settings: Click the Home tab, select Multilevel List, and choose Define New Multilevel List.
- 3. Change the numbering font: Select the bold list level and set its font to Regular in the Font dialog.
- 4. Confirm and verify: Confirm all dialogs and check the following paragraph style for any remaining bold formatting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my WPS Writer paragraph numbers bold when the heading text is bold?
Multilevel list levels can inherit bold formatting from linked heading styles. Open Home > Multilevel List > Define New Multilevel List, select the affected level, and set its numbering font to Regular.
Where is Define New Multilevel List in WPS Writer?
Go to the Home tab, click the Multilevel List dropdown arrow, and choose Define New Multilevel List from the menu.
Will changing numbering to Regular remove bold from Heading 1 text?
No. Changing the numbering font only affects the selected list level. The heading text keeps its original bold formatting.
Why are the numbers still bold after changing the multilevel list?
Check the style applied to the following paragraph. Open the Styles panel, right-click the style such as Normal, choose Modify, and turn off Bold if it is enabled.
Can I fix this in a Word document opened in WPS Writer?
Yes. WPS Writer can open Microsoft Word .docx files, and you can use the same multilevel list settings to change the numbering format and save the document back.
