Use WPS Format Painter with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Find the Format Painter entry | Free |
| 2 | 2. Copy and apply formatting once | Free |
| 3 | 3. Apply the same formatting to multiple places | Free |
| 4 | 4. Use Format Painter from the floating toolbar | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Find the Format Painter entry
Entry path: Home tab → Clipboard group → Format Painter
- Open WPS Writer and go to the document you want to edit.
- Click the Home tab at the top of the window.
- Find the Format Painter button in the Clipboard group.
- Confirm that the button is visible and ready to use.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Format Painter button is visible on the Home tab.
- Next action available: You can continue by selecting source content and copying its formatting.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not select content with existing formatting first, the copied result may not be what you expect.
2. Copy and apply formatting once
Entry path: Home tab → Clipboard group → Format Painter
- Select the text or paragraph that already has the formatting you want.
- Click Format Painter once. A brush icon appears next to the pointer.
- Select or drag across the target text.
- Check the target text to confirm that the formatting has been applied.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The target text shows the same font, size, color, or paragraph style as the source content.
- Next action available: Format Painter exits automatically after one use.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you want to copy full paragraph formatting, select the entire paragraph before using the tool.
3. Apply the same formatting to multiple places
Entry path: Home tab → Clipboard group → Format Painter
- Select the text or paragraph with the formatting you want to reuse.
- Double-click Format Painter so the tool stays active.
- Select each target text or paragraph in turn.
- Press Esc when you are done.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Multiple target locations receive the same formatting.
- Next action available: You can continue applying the same formatting until you exit the tool.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you forget to exit the tool, later selections may continue receiving the copied formatting.
4. Use Format Painter from the floating toolbar
Entry path: Select content → floating toolbar → brush icon
- Select content that already has the formatting you want.
- Look for the floating toolbar near the selected content.
- Click the brush icon on the floating toolbar.
- Select the target content to apply the formatting.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can copy formatting without switching back to the top ribbon.
- Next action available: You can continue editing the target content or start Format Painter again.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the floating toolbar does not appear, reselect the text and try again.