Use WPS Fill through 4 how-to topics on iOS, all available without membership; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry point and steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Turn on Fill from the Tools menu | Free |
| 2 | 2. Turn on Fill from the floating menu | Free |
| 3 | 3. Drag down or right to fill cells | Free |
| 4 | 4. Use Copy Fill | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Turn on Fill from the Tools menu
Entry point: Tools > Home > Fill
- Select the cell range you want to fill, and make sure the source data is at the top of the range.
- Tap the Tools tab.
- Tap Home.
- Find and tap Fill.
- Check whether arrows appear to the right and below the source cell.
- Tap another area of the sheet to exit Fill mode.
Success Criteria
- UI state: Fill arrows appear to the right and below the source cell.
- Next actions: You can continue with Fill Down or Fill Right.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not select the source cell or range first, Fill may not enter the expected state.
- Environment limits: You need to work in an editable spreadsheet area.
2. Turn on Fill from the floating menu
Entry point: Floating menu bar > Fill
- Tap the cell or cell range you want to fill.
- Wait for the floating menu bar to appear.
- Find and tap Fill in the floating menu.
- Check whether arrows appear to the right and below the source cell.
- Tap another area of the sheet to exit Fill mode.
Success Criteria
- UI state: Fill is available in the floating menu, and fill arrows appear after you enter the mode.
- Next actions: You can drag the arrows to complete the fill action.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If the floating menu does not appear correctly, you may not see the Fill entry point.
- Environment limits: The floating menu position can vary by editing state.
3. Drag down or right to fill cells
Entry point: Drag the arrows after entering Fill mode
- Turn on Fill from Tools or the floating menu.
- Confirm that arrows appear to the right and below the source cell.
- Drag the arrow downward to fill cells below.
- Drag the arrow to the right to fill cells on the right.
- If the source data follows a pattern, check whether the target range continues that pattern automatically.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The target range shows the filled content.
- Next actions: You can adjust the range further or tap elsewhere to finish.
- No side effects: The original source cell remains unchanged.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not review the target range first, existing data may be overwritten.
- Environment limits: In a filtered sheet, only visible cells are filled.
4. Use Copy Fill
Entry point: Top of the fill action area > Copy Fill
- Complete one drag-based fill action first.
- Check whether the Copy Fill button appears at the top of the fill action area.
- Tap Copy Fill.
- Confirm that the target range copies the original value instead of continuing a number or date pattern.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The Copy Fill button appears and can be selected.
- Next actions: The target range is filled with copied values only.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not distinguish sequence fill from Copy Fill, the result may differ from what you expect.
- Environment limits: This button appears only after you perform a drag-based fill action.