WPS CLEAN is a built-in spreadsheet function for removing non-printing characters from text; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
The CLEAN function in WPS Spreadsheets is used to remove non-printing characters from text. It is useful when you need to clean imported data, tidy copied content, or review the function syntax before entering a formula.
Core tasks in this guide include:
- Insert the CLEAN function from the Insert Function dialog.
- Type the
=CLEAN(...)formula directly in a cell or in the formula bar. - Review the function syntax and open the help entry for parameter details.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local formula entry; internet access is needed for online help |
| Other | WPS Spreadsheets must be installed, and you need to be able to open or create a worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Spreadsheets, go to the Formulas tab, and confirm that entries such as Insert Function are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Includes the CLEAN function and supports inserting it from the Insert Function dialog, typing it directly in a cell, and viewing syntax help | Excel includes the CLEAN function for removing non-printing characters from text | Google Sheets includes the CLEAN function for removing non-printing characters from text | — | — |
| Official Source | — | Excel CLEAN function | Google Sheets CLEAN function | — | — |
Advantage: WPS supports both dialog-based insertion and direct formula entry in the worksheet editing flow, with a help entry available from the function window
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is cleaning imported text, copied content, or worksheet data that contains non-printing characters, the CLEAN function covers the basic text-cleaning workflow directly in WPS Spreadsheets. For everyday spreadsheet work, WPS, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets all provide comparable baseline formula support in this area, while WPS fits naturally into the local spreadsheet editing experience.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleaning imported text | Data processing staff | Exported text from external systems contains hidden characters | Enter a CLEAN formula in the target cell |
| 2 | Tidying copied content | General office users | Content copied from webpages or documents behaves unexpectedly | Use CLEAN to remove non-printing characters before further editing |
| 3 | Learning the function | New users | The syntax and parameter entry method are unclear | Use Insert Function and the help entry to review the function |
| 4 | Applying the formula to multiple cells | Spreadsheet users | The same cleanup needs to be repeated across many cells | Enter the formula once, then fill or copy it to more cells |
| 5 | Checking formula results | Advanced users | It is hard to identify why the result is different from expectations | Review the syntax and inspect the formula step by step |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use the CLEAN function | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Insert formulas from Insert Function | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| View function help information | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other premium services | Depends on the account benefits available | Available according to the subscribed plan |
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet cleanup and basic formula entry | Free | CLEAN is a built-in function and is suitable for routine text cleanup |
| Broader office workflows that also need additional value-added services | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who want extra membership benefits across office tasks |
How to Subscribe
- To review available membership plans, visit: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page