When using WPS Smart Fill, the most common questions are about recognition accuracy, the difference from regular fill, and whether source data changes; this FAQ covers 3 common questions.
FAQ
What should I do if Smart Fill is not accurate?
- Check whether your example is clear enough, and add 2 or 3 clearer examples if needed.
- Confirm that the source data follows a consistent format, such as separators, spaces, or numbering rules.
- Select the target range again, run Smart Fill, and review the results.
What is the difference between Smart Fill and regular fill?
- Regular fill is usually used to copy content or continue a simple sequence.
- Smart Fill identifies extraction, merge, or format-conversion patterns from your example.
- For tasks such as text splitting or field combination, Smart Fill is usually more convenient.
Will Smart Fill change the original data?
- Smart Fill usually generates new results in the target column instead of rewriting the source column.
- Before you run it, confirm that the selected fill range is the target column.
- If you want to preserve the earlier state, duplicate the sheet first or use Undo afterward.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Smart Fill | A feature that identifies patterns from user-provided examples and generates results in batches. |
| Extraction example | A sample result entered by the user to show what content should be extracted from the source data. |
| Merge example | A sample result entered by the user to show how multiple columns should be combined into a new field. |
| Target range | The cell range that receives the generated Smart Fill results. |