WPS Copy, Paste, and Cut on Windows FAQ

This FAQ covers 4 common questions and 4 glossary terms about lag, moving content, canceling the copy state, and paste formatting in WPS on Windows.

FAQ

What should I do if copy and paste feels slow?

1. Save the current spreadsheet first to avoid losing work.
2. Open clipboard-related settings in Windows and check whether clipboard history is affecting the workflow.
3. Reopen WPS Office and try the copy and paste action again.
4. If the issue continues, reduce the size of the copied range and test again.

How do I move cell content quickly?

1. Select the cell or range that you want to move.
2. Use Cut and then Paste in the target location for a standard move.
3. You can also drag the cell border to the target location with the mouse.
4. If you hold Ctrl while dragging, the action is more suitable for quick copying.

How do I cancel the moving dashed border after copy or cut?

1. After copying or cutting, press Esc if you do not want to paste right away.
2. Check whether the moving dashed border disappears.
3. If you want to continue editing, select another cell and start a new action.

Why does the pasted result look different from the original formatting?

1. Check whether you used a normal paste or Paste Special.
2. If you only need values, formatting, or links, use Paste Special instead.
3. Reopen the paste options from the right-click menu or the Home tab drop-down menu and choose a more suitable paste method.
4. Review the result in the target cell after pasting.

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