WPS Format Painter on iOS helps you copy, paste, and clear cell formatting in WPS Sheets; it includes 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 number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Version note | No version restriction | Available in supported WPS Sheets on iOS |
About This Feature
Overview
Format Painter is a cell-formatting tool in WPS Sheets on iOS for quickly copying existing cell formatting and applying the same style to other cells or ranges.
Core tasks include:
- Copy Format: Capture the formatting style from a source cell.
- Paste Format: Apply the copied formatting to a target range.
- Clear Format: Remove existing formatting from the selected range.
This feature is useful when you need to standardize report layouts, organize schedules, or clean up temporary formatting while reducing repeated edits to fonts, borders, fills, and alignment. It also supports common how to copy cell formatting in WPS workflows on mobile.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | The feature itself is for local editing and does not require a constant connection; downloading, installation, and account services require network access |
| Other | You need to be able to open a WPS Sheets file and enter editing mode |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download and install WPS Office on your device, then open a spreadsheet file and enter editing mode |
| Post-install Check | Open a spreadsheet, go to Tools > Home, and confirm that Format Painter options are visible |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides Copy Format, Paste Format, and Clear Format for spreadsheet cells, making it practical for quick formatting cleanup on iOS. | Microsoft provides Format Painter to apply the same formatting, such as color, font style and size, or border style, to text or graphics, and it can be used across multiple selections. | Google Docs Editors provides Paint format to copy the formatting of text, cells, or objects, and Google Sheets also offers Paste format only in Paste special. | Notion provides text styling, colors, headings, and page customization, but it does not present a dedicated spreadsheet-style Format Painter tool for cell formatting. | Adobe Acrobat supports Copy with Formatting and reusing selected PDF content, but its workflow is focused on PDF content selection rather than spreadsheet cell formatting. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS on iOS combines Copy Format, Paste Format, and Clear Format in one spreadsheet editing flow. Distinct: The entry path is centered in Tools > Home, which fits mobile spreadsheet editing. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft's official page emphasizes text and graphics formatting, with less direct guidance for an iOS spreadsheet cell workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google documents Paint format and Paste format only mainly in web-based Docs Editors workflows. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses more on page styling and content blocks than on copying spreadsheet cell formats. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better aligned with PDF reuse and editing scenarios than with spreadsheet format standardization. |
| Official Source | — | Use the Format Painter | Copy and paste text and images | Style and customize your page | Reusing PDF content |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to standardize spreadsheet cell formatting on an iPhone or iPad, WPS Format Painter is closer to that mobile editing workflow. The other products also support formatting reuse, but they focus more on document styling, web collaboration, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standardizing report styles | Office users | Multiple data areas use inconsistent formatting | Copy a standard cell format first, then paste it to the target range |
| 2 | Organizing class schedules or duty tables | Students, teachers, and administrative staff | Repeatedly setting borders, fill colors, and fonts takes time | Use Copy Format and Paste Format to reduce repeated edits |
| 3 | Cleaning temporary highlights or test formatting | All spreadsheet users | Local formatting clutter affects readability | Select the range and use Clear Format to restore a cleaner view |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Format Painter actions | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Copy Format, Paste Format, and Clear Format | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Other premium services | Depends on what is shown in the app | Additional value-added services may be available depending on the subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing and formatting cleanup | Free | The current Format Painter actions are available directly and fit routine mobile editing |
| Broader advanced service needs across features | WPS Premium | If you also need more advanced services, you can choose a membership plan based on your usage frequency |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page