Copy, Paste, and Cut in WPS on macOS helps you move or reuse cell content and formatting in worksheets; this guide covers 8 core tasks, with 8 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 8 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 8 | 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 is a basic editing feature in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS. It helps you move cell content, reuse existing data, keep or separate formatting, and work more efficiently when organizing worksheets.
Core capabilities include:
- Copying a cell or cell range.
- Copying selected content as an image.
- Copying from the right-click menu.
- Cutting content and removing it from the original location after pasting.
- Cutting from the right-click menu.
- Pasting clipboard content into a target cell.
- Using Paste Special to control the pasted result.
- Using Paste, Paste Text Only, or Paste Special from the right-click menu.
This feature is useful for data relocation, worksheet cleanup, formatting reuse, and summary preparation in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | Local copy, paste, and cut actions do not require a network connection |
| Other | You need to open a WPS Spreadsheet file and have permission to edit the target worksheet |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet file, and confirm that Copy, Paste, and Cut are available on the Home tab or in the right-click menu |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports Copy, Cut, Paste, Paste Special, right-click menu actions, and Copy as Picture for worksheet cell content and formatting. | Microsoft Office supports cut, copy, and paste, and also provides Clipboard access for recently copied or cut content. | Google Docs Editors supports keyboard shortcuts, right-click actions, and Paste special options in spreadsheets for values, formats, formulas, and more. | Notion supports cutting, copying, and pasting selected text or content blocks, and also lets users drag blocks to move content. | Adobe Acrobat supports copying selected text and images, and provides Copy with Formatting and Paste commands for reusing PDF content. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS combines Home tab entry points, right-click access, Paste Special, and Copy as Picture in one worksheet editing flow. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on general Office clipboard actions and less on worksheet-specific paste control. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets offers broad paste special options, but some menu behavior depends on browser conditions or offline support. | Compared with WPS: Notion is centered on page and block editing rather than spreadsheet cell copying and paste control. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better aligned with PDF content reuse than worksheet cell editing. |
| Official Source | — | Cut, copy, and paste | Copy and paste text and images | Writing and editing basics | Reusing PDF content |
Overall Conclusion: For worksheet-focused editing, WPS provides a practical combination of ribbon access, right-click actions, Paste Special, and Copy as Picture in one place. Other products are better suited to their own primary scenarios, such as web collaboration, block-based writing, or PDF reuse.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reusing a data range | Spreadsheet editors | A block of data needs to be copied to a new location quickly | Use Copy or right-click Copy to duplicate the selected content |
| 2 | Moving existing cell content | Data entry staff | Existing data needs to be moved to another position | Use Cut or right-click Cut, then paste into the target location |
| 3 | Keeping only part of the pasted result | Finance and operations teams | Original formatting or formulas should not always be carried over | Use Paste Special to paste values, formats, or links only |
| 4 | Turning a worksheet area into an image | Report creators | A cell range needs to be inserted into a document or message as an image | Use Copy as Picture to create image content for pasting |
| 5 | Switching paste methods quickly | Everyday office users | Common paste actions should be available without moving back to the ribbon | Use the right-click menu for Paste, Paste Text Only, or Paste Special |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Copy, Cut, and Paste in spreadsheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic editing flows such as Paste Special | ✅ | ✅ |
| Expanded benefits such as advanced PDF tools, more cloud storage, and more templates | Available within the free offering | Includes more extended benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing and basic data movement | Free | Copy, Paste, and Cut are basic editing features and are suitable for routine use |
| Broader needs across PDF, templates, or cloud storage | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who need more cross-module office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page