How to Copy and Paste in WPS on macOS

Use Copy and Paste with 8 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the matching entry point and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Right-Click Menu Copy

Entry point: Select text → right-click menu → Copy

1. Select the text you want to copy.
2. Right-click the selected text to open the context menu.
3. Click Copy.

Success Criteria

• The selected content is copied to the clipboard.
• You can paste it into another location.

Tips While Using

• Make sure the text is selected before you open the context menu.

2. Right-Click Menu Cut

Entry point: Select text → right-click menu → Cut

1. Select the text you want to cut.
2. Right-click the selected text to open the context menu.
3. Click Cut.

Success Criteria

• The selected content is removed from its original location.
• The content is stored in the clipboard and can be pasted elsewhere.

Tips While Using

• Cut changes the original document content, so confirm the selection before you continue.

3. Right-Click Menu Paste

Entry point: Blank area at the target location → right-click menu → Paste

1. Place the cursor at the target location.
2. Right-click at the target location to open the context menu.
3. Click Paste.

Success Criteria

• The clipboard content is inserted at the target location.
• The cursor stays near the pasted content for continued editing.

4. Right-Click Menu Paste Special

Entry point: Blank area at the target location → right-click menu → Paste Special

1. Place the cursor at the target location.
2. Right-click at the target location to open the context menu.
3. Click Paste Special.
4. Choose Keep Source Formatting, Match Destination Formatting, or Paste Text Only.

Success Criteria

• The content is inserted with the selected paste format.
• The document formatting matches your expectation.

Tips While Using

• When you copy content from another source, use paste special to control formatting more precisely.

5. Floating Toolbar Copy

Entry point: Select text → floating toolbar → Copy

1. Select the text you want to copy.
2. In the floating toolbar that appears, click Copy.

Success Criteria

• The selected content is copied to the clipboard.
• You can continue without opening the context menu.

6. Floating Toolbar Cut

Entry point: Select text → floating toolbar → Cut

1. Select the text you want to cut.
2. In the floating toolbar that appears, click Cut.

Success Criteria

• The selected content is removed from its original location.
• The content is saved to the clipboard.

7. Floating Toolbar Paste

Entry point: Near the target location → floating toolbar → Paste

1. Place the cursor at the target location.
2. In the floating toolbar that appears, click Paste.

Success Criteria

• The clipboard content is inserted at the target location.
• You can continue editing the pasted content.

8. Floating Toolbar Paste Special

Entry point: Near the target location → drop-down arrow next to Paste in the floating toolbar

1. Place the cursor at the target location.
2. In the floating toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the Paste button.
3. Choose Keep Source Formatting, Match Destination Formatting, or Paste Text Only.

Success Criteria

• The content is pasted with the selected method.
• The result matches the current document layout needs.

Tips While Using

• If the target document already uses a fixed style, choose Match Destination Formatting or Paste Text Only first.