WPS Clear Formatting on Windows removes font, color, border, fill, and alignment settings from selected cells while keeping text, numbers, and formulas intact; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Clear Formatting is a built-in editing feature in WPS Spreadsheet for Windows. It removes custom cell formatting from a selected cell or range and restores the display style to its default state.
Core capabilities include:
- Clear formatting from the Home tab during regular worksheet editing.
- Clear formatting from the right-click menu directly in the current selection.
- Keep text, numbers, and formulas after formatting is removed so you can continue editing without rebuilding cell content.
This feature is useful for imported data cleanup, worksheet style unification, and collaborative editing before final review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No required internet connection for local formatting changes; keep a connection for collaboration scenarios |
| Other | You need permission to open and edit the target spreadsheet file |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Clear Formatting option is available from the Home tab or the right-click menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Clears font, color, border, fill, and alignment settings from selected cells or ranges while keeping text, numbers, and formulas. | Word provides Clear All Formatting for selected text. | Google Docs provides Clear text formatting shortcuts for text formatting cleanup. | Notion provides text styling, colors, and highlights, but the official help page does not describe a one-click clear-all-formatting command. | Acrobat lets users edit PDF text formatting such as font, size, and alignment, but the official page does not describe a spreadsheet-style clear formatting action for cells. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: More direct for spreadsheet cell cleanup and style reset. Distinct: Keeps worksheet content in place while removing visual formatting. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on document text formatting rather than spreadsheet cell formatting. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on text formatting shortcuts in documents, not worksheet cell cleanup. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance centers on block and text styling rather than resetting spreadsheet cell formatting. | Compared with WPS: the official guidance focuses on PDF text editing, so the file type and editing object are different. |
| Official Source | — | Clear formatting | Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs | Style and customize your page | Edit text in PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to standardize spreadsheet cell appearance while keeping existing data intact, WPS Clear Formatting is a practical fit for that workflow. Other products also support formatting changes or cleanup, but their official guidance is mainly focused on document text, page content, or PDF text editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How WPS Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardizing imported data | Data cleanup users | External data often brings inconsistent formatting | Select the range and clear formatting to restore a default look |
| 2 | Cleaning up a sheet before collaboration | Team collaborators | Multiple editors may leave inconsistent styles | Use the Home tab or right-click menu to reset formatting quickly |
| 3 | Keeping formulas while removing visual styles | Finance and operations users | The worksheet content must stay intact | Clear formatting without removing text, numbers, or formulas |
| 4 | Redesigning a worksheet layout | Everyday office users | Old styles interfere with a new template | Clear formatting first, then apply a new unified style |
| 5 | Resetting multiple selected areas | Advanced spreadsheet users | Several ranges need the same cleanup | Select the target areas and run Clear Formatting |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Formatting | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates and additional benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet cleanup and basic editing | Free | Clear Formatting is available for regular worksheet work |
| More cloud storage, templates, and broader office benefits | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who also need expanded office resources |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page