How to Use WPS Format Painter on Android

Use Format Painter through 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; you can jump from the How-to Index to the steps you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Copy formatting from a single cell

Entry point: Tools → Home → Format Painter

1. Open a spreadsheet file in WPS Office.
2. Select the source cell whose formatting you want to copy.
3. Tap Tools and open the Home tab.
4. Tap Format Painter.
5. Tap the target cell where you want to apply the formatting.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The target cell shows the same formatting effect as the source cell.
• Next actions: You can continue editing other cells or save the file.
• No side effects: The original content in the target cell is not replaced by Format Painter.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you tap Format Painter before selecting a source cell, the formatting may not be applied as expected.
• Environment limits: The spreadsheet must be in an editable state.

2. Apply formatting to multiple cells

Entry point: Tools → Home → Format Painter

1. Select the source cell whose formatting you want to copy.
2. Tap Format Painter on the Home tab.
3. Drag across the target area to select multiple cells.
4. Release and check whether the selected target cells now share the same formatting.

Success Criteria

• UI state: Multiple selected target cells display the same formatting.
• Next actions: You can continue adjusting other areas or use Undo.
• No side effects: The original data in the selected target cells remains unchanged.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: An inaccurate drag range may apply formatting to extra cells.
• Environment limits: The target area must be visible and editable in the current spreadsheet.

3. Confirm that Format Painter does not copy content or formulas

Entry point: Tools → Home → Format Painter

1. Select a source cell with the formatting you want to reuse.
2. Tap Format Painter and apply the formatting to a target cell.
3. Compare the content and formulas in the source and target cells.
4. Confirm that only the visual style changes and that the content is not copied.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The target cell style changes, but its content keeps the original value.
• Next actions: You can switch to copy and paste or fill tools if you need to move content.
• No side effects: Using Format Painter does not overwrite the original formula in the target cell.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: Treating Format Painter as a tool for copying content.
• Environment limits: If you need to copy formulas or values, use another editing feature instead.