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?
- Long-press the row number or column label to select the full row or column.
- Tap Cut in the floating menu.
- Long-press the target location and paste it.
How do I keep the original formatting after copying?
- Copy the cell content in the usual way.
- Long-press the target cell and tap Paste.
- Default paste keeps both the content and the formatting.
When does copied content get replaced?
- After one copy action, the copied content remains available for the current copy state.
- When you perform another copy action, the previous copied content is replaced by the new selection.
- If you need to reuse the same content several times, paste it repeatedly before copying something else.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Floating menu | A quick action menu that appears after you long-press a cell and includes actions such as Copy, Paste, and Cut. |
| Selection border | The adjustable boundary around selected cells that lets you change the range before copying or editing. |
| Cut | An action that moves content from its original location to a new one, unlike copy, which keeps the original content in place. |