WPS Copy, Paste, and Cut on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Common questions about copy, paste, and cut usually involve full rows or columns, formatting retention, and clipboard replacement; this section includes 3 frequently asked questions.

FAQ

How do I cut an entire row or column?

  1. Long-press the row number or column label to select the full row or column.
  2. Tap Cut in the floating menu.
  3. Long-press the target location and paste it.

How do I keep the original formatting after copying?

  1. Copy the cell content in the usual way.
  2. Long-press the target cell and tap Paste.
  3. Default paste keeps both the content and the formatting.

When does copied content get replaced?

  1. After one copy action, the copied content remains available for the current copy state.
  2. When you perform another copy action, the previous copied content is replaced by the new selection.
  3. If you need to reuse the same content several times, paste it repeatedly before copying something else.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Floating menuA quick action menu that appears after you long-press a cell and includes actions such as Copy, Paste, and Cut.
Selection borderThe adjustable boundary around selected cells that lets you change the range before copying or editing.
CutAn action that moves content from its original location to a new one, unlike copy, which keeps the original content in place.