How to Reduce the Space Above a Footer in WPS Writer
Question details
The user wants to reduce the visible gap between document body text and the footer in WPS Writer by locating and adjusting margin and footer position settings.
- Product
- WPS Writer
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The user is formatting a document and needs tighter spacing between the end of the body text and the footer area.
- Observed behavior
- The visible space above the footer is larger than expected, and adjusting only the footer position does not fully control the gap.
Open your document in WPS Writer and switch to Print Layout view so the footer and page margins are visible while you adjust the spacing.
Adjust Bottom and Footer Margins in Page Setup
Use this method when the gap above the footer is too large and you want precise control over both the body text area and the footer position.
The space above the footer is determined by the difference between the bottom margin and the footer distance from the page edge. Reducing the bottom margin allows body text to extend lower, while the footer distance controls where the footer itself is positioned.
In WPS Writer, click the Layout tab on the top ribbon, select Margins, and then choose Custom Margins.
In the Page Setup dialog, go to the Margins tab and enter a smaller value in the Bottom box to let body text extend closer to the footer.
Switch to the Layout tab in the same dialog, locate the Footer distance from edge box, and set a smaller value to move the footer lower on the page when needed.
Click OK and check the result in Print Layout view. Adjust both values until the visible gap above the footer is the size you want.
Use the Ruler to Visually Adjust Footer Spacing
Use this method when you prefer a quick visual adjustment and only need a rough change to the footer gap.
Reduce Footer Spacing in WPS Writer
Use WPS Writer's page setup and margin controls to adjust the footer gap without affecting the rest of your document layout.
- 1. Open your document in WPS Writer: Launch WPS Writer and open the document you want to format.
- 2. Open Custom Margins: Click the Layout tab, select Margins, and then click Custom Margins.
- 3. Adjust the Bottom margin: In the Margins tab, reduce the Bottom value to move body text lower on the page.
- 4. Adjust the Footer distance: Go to the Layout tab in the dialog and set the Footer distance from edge to place the footer correctly.
- 5. Apply and review: Click OK and review the footer gap in Print Layout view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there still a large space above my footer after I move the footer down?
The body text also stops at the bottom margin. Open Layout > Margins > Custom Margins and reduce the Bottom margin so the body text can extend closer to the footer.
How do I change the footer distance from the page edge in WPS Writer?
Click Layout > Margins > Custom Margins, then go to the Layout tab and change the value in the Footer distance from edge box.
Can I adjust the footer gap for only one section of a document?
Yes, insert section breaks around the part you want to change, place the cursor in that section, and then adjust the Bottom and Footer distance settings for the current section.
Which view should I use to verify the space above the footer?
Use Print Layout view. In WPS Writer, go to the View tab and select Print Layout to see the footer and margin spacing accurately.
Will changing the bottom margin affect the header spacing?
No, the header is controlled by the top margin and header distance from the edge. The bottom margin affects the body text lower boundary and the space above the footer.
