WPS copy, paste, and cut on iOS helps you reuse and move spreadsheet cell content; 3 core tasks in total, 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
Copy, paste, and cut are core spreadsheet editing actions in WPS Office for iOS. They help you reuse cell content, move data to a new location, and keep everyday editing workflows efficient on mobile devices.
Main capabilities include:
- Copy cells after selecting a cell and adjusting the selection range.
- Paste copied content into a target cell with content and formatting.
- Cut cells and move content to a new position.
This feature is useful for quick spreadsheet editing, repeated entry, and moving data on the go.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory network connection is required for local copy, paste, and cut actions |
| Other | You need to be able to open and edit spreadsheet files |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Verification after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then long-press a cell and confirm that copy, paste, or cut appears in the floating menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports copy, paste, and cut for spreadsheet cells on iOS through a long-press floating menu, with adjustable selection borders. | Microsoft documents that Excel for the web supports copying, cutting, and pasting cell contents, and preserves row and column structure when tabular data is pasted. | Google documents that Docs, Sheets, and Slides on iPhone and iPad support selecting content, then tapping Copy and Paste. | Notion documents that users can copy content from page version history and paste it into the current page, including on mobile. | Adobe documents that Acrobat can select and copy text, images, tables, and other PDF content for reuse in another application. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: cell-focused actions are available directly from the long-press floating menu on iOS; Distinct: the workflow is centered on spreadsheet cell editing for quick mobile changes. | Compared with WPS: this official page focuses on browser-based Office workflows instead of a direct iOS cell long-press workflow. | Compared with WPS: this official page covers a broader copy and paste flow across Docs, Sheets, and Slides rather than a cell-centered spreadsheet workflow. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page history and block-based content management than spreadsheet cell editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF content reuse rather than spreadsheet cell editing. |
| Official Source | — | Copy and paste in Office for the web | Copy and paste text and images | Delete and restore content | Reusing PDF content |
Overall Conclusion
WPS provides a direct cell-based copy, paste, and cut workflow for spreadsheet editing on iOS. Compared with general document, page-management, or PDF tools, it fits mobile spreadsheet editing more closely.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reusing repeated data | Students and office users | Re-entering the same content takes time | Use Copy Cells to reuse content quickly |
| 2 | Moving data to a new position | Spreadsheet editors | Data needs to be rearranged | Use Cut Cells and then paste to move content |
| 3 | Keeping original formatting | Users who need consistent styles | Reformatting takes extra time | Use the default paste action to keep content and formatting together |
| 4 | Quick mobile edits | On-the-go users | No desktop access during edits | Long-press a cell and complete the action directly on iOS |
| 5 | Expanding the selected range | Users handling multiple cells | The initial selection may be incomplete | Drag the selection border before copying |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Copy, paste, and cut in spreadsheets | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template-related benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing | Free | Copy, paste, and cut are basic editing actions and can be used directly |
| More cloud storage or broader benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more cloud space, templates, and additional benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page