Create Worksheet Copy in WPS on macOS helps you duplicate an existing worksheet quickly; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 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 Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | All tasks in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Create Worksheet Copy is a worksheet management feature in WPS Spreadsheet for macOS. It lets you duplicate a full worksheet while keeping the original data, formatting, and formulas, which is useful for backup copies, branch editing, and template reuse.
This feature supports these common tasks:
- Create a copy from the worksheet tab shortcut menu for quick duplication.
- Create a copy from the Home tab worksheet menu for ribbon-based operation.
- Hold Ctrl and drag a worksheet tab to create a copy and place it at a target position in one action.
The copied sheet is an independent worksheet, so you can rename, edit, or move it without directly changing the original sheet.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office with a standard desktop interface |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Creating a worksheet copy is a local editing action and does not require a network connection |
| Other | Open a spreadsheet file that contains at least one worksheet before you start |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, then open a spreadsheet file and confirm that worksheet tabs and the Home tab are visible |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On macOS, WPS lets you create a worksheet copy from the tab shortcut menu, from a ribbon command, or by holding Ctrl while dragging a sheet tab. The copy keeps the original data, formatting, and formulas. | Excel for Mac supports copying a sheet by holding Option and dragging the sheet tab, and it also supports Move or Copy Sheet for copying within a workbook or to another workbook. | Google Sheets supports duplicating a sheet from the sheet tab menu, and its help content also covers related sheet management actions such as hide, reorder, and rename. | Notion focuses on database views and page organization. It can duplicate views or page structures, but it is not centered on traditional worksheet copy actions in a spreadsheet. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on duplicating PDF pages through page organization tools rather than duplicating spreadsheet worksheets. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides three entry points for the same worksheet copy task on Mac, including a drag-based method that can copy and position the new sheet in one flow. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents Option-drag and Move or Copy Sheet clearly, but this comparison is less focused on a ribbon entry for the same task. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets centers the action around the sheet tab menu and is more oriented to browser-based collaboration workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more suitable for reusing database views than for duplicating spreadsheet worksheets. | Compared with WPS: Adobe duplicates PDF pages, so it does not serve the same worksheet management scenario. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy a sheet in Excel for Mac | Protect, hide & edit sheets - Computer | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Three ways to duplicate pages in a PDF |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to duplicate a full worksheet inside a spreadsheet, WPS on macOS provides several direct ways to do it. Compared with collaboration-first or PDF-first products, it is more aligned with everyday spreadsheet backup, version branching, and template reuse.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reusing a monthly report layout | Admin and finance users | Rebuilding the same sheet structure every month takes time | Copy an existing worksheet and update only the current-period data |
| 2 | Editing after making a backup sheet | Data organizers | Direct edits may affect the original sheet | Create a copy first, then edit the duplicate |
| 3 | Comparing multiple plan versions | Project members | Several versions need to be reviewed side by side | Create multiple copies from one source sheet and edit each version separately |
| 4 | Copying while changing sheet order | Frequent spreadsheet users | Copying and repositioning usually takes two actions | Use drag-based copying to place the duplicate directly at the target position |
| 5 | Using a standard ribbon workflow | New users | Shortcut menus and drag gestures may be unfamiliar | Use the worksheet command under the Home tab |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Create Worksheet Copy | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More PDF, template, and extended tools | Some features are limited | More advanced capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, based on the current pricing page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Routine worksheet copying and basic spreadsheet work | Free | This feature is available directly and fits everyday spreadsheet editing |
| Ongoing work that also needs more cloud storage or broader tool access | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need cross-device work, extended tools, or additional benefits over time |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page