How to Copy, Paste, and Cut in WPS on macOS

Use Copy, Paste, and Cut in WPS on macOS through 8 how-to topics, with 8 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; start from the How-to Index and jump to the steps you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Copy

Entry point: Home → Copy

1. Select the cell or cell range that you want to copy.
2. Click Copy on the Home tab.
3. Check that a moving dashed border appears around the selected area.

Success Criteria

• A dashed border appears around the copied selection.
• The content is ready to be pasted into another cell.

Tips While Using

• Confirm the selected range before copying so you do not include extra cells.

2. Copy as Picture

Entry point: Home → Copy drop-down arrow → Copy as Picture

1. Select the cell range or text that you want to copy.
2. Click the drop-down arrow next to Copy.
3. Select Copy as Picture.
4. Choose the picture format in the dialog box and click OK.

Success Criteria

• The selected content is copied as an image.
• You can paste the result into another app or document as a picture.

Tips While Using

• Copy as Picture is useful for preserving appearance, not for continued cell editing.

3. Copy from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu → Copy

1. Select the cell or text that you want to copy.
2. Right-click to open the menu.
3. Click Copy.
4. Confirm that a dashed border appears around the selected area.

Success Criteria

• The content is placed on the clipboard.
• You can continue without switching back to the ribbon.

Tips While Using

• This method is convenient when your workflow relies more on mouse actions.

4. Cut

Entry point: Home → Cut

1. Select the cell or text that you want to move.
2. Click Cut on the Home tab.
3. Confirm that a dashed border appears around the selected area.
4. Paste the content into the target location, and the original content will be removed.

Success Criteria

• The content can be pasted into the target location.
• The original location is cleared after the paste is completed.

Tips While Using

• Cut is intended for moving content, not for keeping the original data in place.

5. Cut from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu → Cut

1. Select the cell or text that you want to move.
2. Right-click to open the menu.
3. Click Cut.
4. Paste the content into the target location.

Success Criteria

• The content is placed on the clipboard and can be moved.
• The original content is removed after pasting.

Tips While Using

• Confirm the destination before moving important data.

6. Paste

Entry point: Home → Paste

1. Complete a copy or cut action first.
2. Click the target cell where you want to place the content.
3. Click Paste on the Home tab.
4. If you want to cancel the current copy or cut state, press Esc.

Success Criteria

• The clipboard content appears in the target cell.
• You can continue editing the worksheet normally.

Tips While Using

• Check the target cell before pasting so you do not overwrite existing data.

7. Paste Special

Entry point: Home → Paste drop-down arrow → Paste Special

1. Copy or cut the content that you need.
2. Click the target cell.
3. Click the drop-down arrow next to Paste.
4. Select Paste Special.
5. Choose the result you want, such as values only, formats only, or paste link.

Success Criteria

• The target cell receives only the selected type of content.
• Unwanted formatting or formulas are not carried over.

Tips While Using

• Use Paste Special when you need more control over worksheet cleanup and data reuse.

8. Paste from the Right-Click Menu

Entry point: Right-click menu → Paste

1. Complete a copy or cut action first.
2. Click the target cell.
3. Right-click to open the menu.
4. Select Paste.
5. If needed, you can also choose Paste Text Only or Paste Special.

Success Criteria

• The content is pasted into the target location.
• You can choose a more suitable paste method directly from the menu.

Tips While Using

• The right-click menu is useful when you want to switch between paste methods quickly.