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How to Copy, Paste, and Cut in WPS on Android

Last updated:July 15, 2026

Use the How-to Index to jump to 3 operation topics for copy, paste, and cut; all 3 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Copy TextFree
22. Paste TextFree
33. Cut TextFree

How-to Guide

1. Copy Text

Entry: Edit mode → Long-press text selection → Copy

  1. Open the document and enter edit mode.
  2. Long-press the text you want to copy.
  3. Drag the selection handles on both sides to adjust the selected range.
  4. Tap Copy on the floating toolbar.
  5. Go to another location if you want to paste the copied content.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Copy option appears after text is selected.
  • Next action available: You can paste the copied content at a target location.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the document is not in edit mode, a long press may not open the full editing toolbar.
  • Environment note: Copied content is stored in the system clipboard.

2. Paste Text

Entry: Edit mode → Tap target position → Paste

  1. Open the document and enter edit mode.
  2. Tap the place where you want to insert content so the cursor stays there.
  3. Tap Paste on the floating toolbar near the cursor.
  4. The clipboard content is inserted at the current position.
  5. On some Android devices, you can also long-press the input area and then choose paste.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected location shows the inserted text.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing, copying, or saving the document.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed at the intended location, the content may be inserted elsewhere.
  • Environment note: If the system clipboard is empty, there is nothing to paste.

3. Cut Text

Entry: Edit mode → Long-press text selection → Cut

  1. Open the document and enter edit mode.
  2. Long-press and select the text you want to move.
  3. Tap Cut on the floating toolbar.
  4. The selected text is removed from its original position.
  5. Paste it at the target location to complete the move.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected text disappears from the original location.
  • Next action available: The cut content can be pasted somewhere else.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the selected range is inaccurate, extra text may be cut.
  • Environment note: Cut content is also stored in the system clipboard.