WPS Clear Formatting on iOS FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

When using Clear Formatting, common questions usually involve what gets removed, what stays in the cells, and how to recover from mistakes; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

Will my cell data be deleted after I use Clear Formatting?

  1. If you use Clear Formatting, the data in the cells stays in place.
  2. Only the formatting is removed, so you can continue editing the original data.
  3. If you want to remove the content too, use Clear All or Clear Content instead.

What is the difference between Clear Content and Clear All?

  1. Clear Content removes only the text, numbers, or formulas in the selected cells.
  2. Clear All removes content, formatting, borders, and related cell settings together.
  3. If you want to keep the existing style, choose Clear Content.

How to clear formatting in WPS on iPhone without removing data?

  1. Select the target cells first.
  2. Open Tools, go to the Home tab, and tap Clear Formatting.
  3. This removes the cell style while keeping the original data in place.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Clear FormattingRemoves style settings from a cell while keeping the original data.
Clear ContentRemoves the data in a cell without changing the existing formatting.
Clear AllRemoves content, formatting, and some related display elements from the selected cells together.