Copy, paste, and cut in WPS on iOS help you move spreadsheet cell content quickly in collaboration scenarios; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version limit | None specified | No version threshold is described for this feature |
About This Feature
Overview
Copy, paste, and cut are basic editing actions in WPS Office for iOS spreadsheet collaboration mode. They help you move cell content and formatting between locations more efficiently.
Core tasks include:
- Copy cells: Long press a cell to copy the selected content.
- Paste cells: Paste copied content into a target location, including formatting in the default paste flow.
- Cut cells: Move selected content from one location to another.
This feature is useful for spreadsheet entry, data cleanup, range adjustment, and routine collaborative editing on mobile devices.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Copy, paste, and cut for local editing do not require a constant network connection; collaborative files work more smoothly with a stable connection |
| Other | You need to open and edit a spreadsheet file, and long-press touch gestures should work normally |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Install WPS Office on your iOS device, sign in to your account, and open a spreadsheet file |
| Post-installation check | Open a spreadsheet and long press a cell to confirm that Copy, Paste, or Cut appears in the floating menu |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports copy, paste, and cut for cells in WPS spreadsheets on iOS through a long press and floating menu, with adjustable selection borders. | Microsoft 365 for the web supports copy, cut, and paste, including paste as plain text in supported browser scenarios. | Google Docs Editors support copy, cut, and paste, and Google Sheets also provides paste special options within spreadsheets. | Notion supports selecting text, cutting, copying, pasting, and dragging blocks to move content. | Adobe Acrobat supports selecting and copying text and images from PDFs, and pasted content can be reused in other apps or documents. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS focuses on touch-based spreadsheet cell editing on iOS, so users can long press a cell and complete the action from the floating menu with a short path. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on browser editing and keyboard shortcuts, with less emphasis on touch-based cell workflows on mobile. | Compared with WPS: Google offers more paste-special variations in spreadsheets, while the official guidance is centered on desktop browser workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page and block editing rather than spreadsheet cell transfer as a primary scenario. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on reusing PDF content rather than spreadsheet cell editing and movement. |
| Official Source | — | Copy and paste in Office for the web | Copy and paste text and images | Intro to writing and editing | Reusing PDF content |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is moving spreadsheet cell content on an iPhone or iPad, WPS provides a direct touch workflow built around long press and a floating menu. Other products also support copy, cut, or paste, but their official guidance is more focused on browser editing, block-based content editing, or PDF content reuse.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correcting spreadsheet entry positions | Mobile office users | Content was entered into the wrong cell | Cut the content and paste it into the correct location |
| 2 | Reusing existing data | Spreadsheet editors | Re-entering repeated content takes time | Copy and paste existing content to improve efficiency |
| 3 | Moving content while keeping formatting | Collaborative editors | Re-entering data may break the original format | Use the default paste flow to keep content and formatting together |
| 4 | Expanding the selected range | Data processing users | A single-cell copy is not enough | Drag the selection border after long pressing to adjust the range |
| 5 | Making quick spreadsheet fixes on mobile | On-the-go users | No desktop keyboard shortcuts are available | Use long press and the floating menu to complete the edit |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Copy cells | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Paste cells | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cut cells | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other advanced office benefits | Refer to the product page for current details | Refer to the pricing page for current benefit details |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing | Free | Copy, paste, and cut are available directly for this feature |
| Broader office needs beyond basic editing | WPS Premium | You can review the current membership benefits on the pricing page and choose a plan that fits longer-term work needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page