Inserting page numbers and section breaks in WPS Writer is a straightforward process that elevates the clarity and structure of your documents, particularly for formal reports, dissertations, or multi-section manuscripts. Page identifiers help readers quickly locate sections in lengthy documents, while section breaks allow you to use unique styling to distinct segments of your content, such as footer configurations.

To initiate the placement of page numbers, open your document in WPS Writer. Access the Insert tab located on the top menu ribbon. In the Page Numbers panel, select Page Number. A pop-up list will appear with various positions for locating your numeration, including at the top of the page, at the bottom, in the margins, or in the current position. Select the intended spot, such as Page Bottom, and then pick a template. The page numbers will display across all pages on each page of the file. If you wish to customize the format—such as using Roman numerals or starting from a specific number—reopen the Page Number menu and open Page Number Settings. Here, you can specify the numeral style, set a custom initial value, and add section prefixes if you are using sections.

Section breaks are useful when you want to adjust page settings of one part of your document without impacting other areas. For example, you might need standard orientation for text and landscape for tables or graphs. To create a section boundary, position the insertion point at the point where you want the section change to occur. Then navigate to the Page Layout tab on the ribbon. In the Page Settings panel, click the Breaks button. A set of break choices will appear: Start on Next Page, Start Immediately, Start on Even Page, Start on Odd Page. Select Next Page if you want the following section to commence on a new page. Opt for No Page Break if you want the layout change to occur inline without disrupting flow. Even-Page and Odd-Page breaks are valuable for designing professional print-ready files, ensuring that new chapters start on the correct side of a bound document.

After applying a section break, you can customize separate header to every segment. footer edit mode to open the header. By default, WPS Writer links headers and footers across sections. To unlink them, look for the Link to Previous button in the Footer Design tab that appears when you are editing. Toggle it to disable the link. Once it is turned off, you can modify its content without affecting others. For instance, you might want the early pages labeled with lowercase Roman numerals and later sections with standard digits. After unlinking, go back to the Insert menu, select Page Number, choose Format Page Numbers, and define the counter to reset to 1 for the current segment.

It is important to note that break types do not create unintended page gaps unless you select Next Page, Even Page, or Odd Page. No-Page-Break breaks allow formatting changes without disrupting the flow of text. Always check your layout Page Layout mode to verify your settings display properly. If you need to eliminate a break marker, enable non-printing characters under the Home tab. Identify the break indicator, click on it, and press the Delete key.

By learning these techniques, you gain enhanced precision over the layout and design of your documents. Whether you are preparing a formal report, a book manuscript, or a multi-chapter assignment, accurately applying formatting controls ensures a polished appearance and intuitive structure for your audience.