WPS Clear Formatting on Windows FAQ

Q: Will Clear Formatting delete cell content?

Select the target cell or range. Run Clear Formatting . Review the result. Text, numbers, and formulas stay in the cells, while only formatting is removed.

Q: How do I clear both content and formatting at the same time?

Select the target cell or range. Open the related Clear menu. Choose Clear All instead of Clear Formatting to remove both content and formatting.

When using Clear Formatting, common questions usually focus on whether content stays in place, how to remove both content and formatting, and how conditional formatting is handled; this section includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Will Clear Formatting delete cell content?

Select the target cell or range.
Run Clear Formatting.
Review the result. Text, numbers, and formulas stay in the cells, while only formatting is removed.

How do I clear both content and formatting at the same time?

Select the target cell or range.
Open the related Clear menu.
Choose Clear All instead of Clear Formatting to remove both content and formatting.

Can Clear Formatting remove conditional formatting?

Select the cell or range that already has conditional formatting.
Run Clear Formatting.
Check the worksheet result. If needed, review the related formatting rules again to confirm the final state.

Glossary

Term	Definition
Clear Formatting	Removes display settings such as font, color, border, fill, and alignment from cells while keeping the content.
Clear All	Removes both cell content and formatting in one action.
Conditional Formatting	Formatting that changes cell appearance automatically based on rules.