An old addon might be blocking the text. Log out of the game, navigate to your World of Warcraft installation folder ( _retail_ or _classic_ ), and delete or rename the Cache and Interface folders.

Go to Options > Gameplay Enhancements . Find the Damage Meter section and check the box to enable it.

This addon attaches the damage numbers directly to the enemy's health bar (nameplate). This makes it much easier to track which target is taking damage in large group fights.

For quick reference, here are the most important commands you'll be using:

Download via your preferred addon manager (CurseForge, WoWUp) or directly from the web. Launch World of Warcraft and log into your character. Press Escape and select Options . Navigate to the AddOns tab at the top. Click on AdvancedInterfaceOptions . Expand the menu and look for Floating Combat Text . Check the boxes for Damage and Healing . Click Apply and Save .

If your settings feel "bugged," you can reset all console variables by typing /console cvar_default . Warning: This will reset all your custom interface settings to factory defaults. To help you choose the best visual setup for your gameplay: Are you playing Retail , Classic , or Hardcore ?

If you meant "how to see my DPS damage numbers" in a chart format, Blizzard has an integrated damage meter. Go to . Navigate to Gameplay Enhancements . Find Damage Meter and check "Enable".

While the default UI works, many players prefer addons for better visibility, smaller fonts, or cleaner damage numbers (e.g., displaying A. NameplateSCT