Move or Copy Worksheet in WPS on macOS helps you reorder sheet tabs, move a worksheet to another workbook, or create a duplicate sheet; 4 core tasks are covered, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Move or Copy Worksheet is a worksheet management feature in WPS Spreadsheet for macOS. It helps you reorder worksheet tabs, move a worksheet to another workbook, or keep the original sheet while creating a copy.
Key tasks include:
- Move a worksheet from the sheet tab shortcut menu when you want to quickly reorder sheets in the current workbook.
- Open the Move or Copy Worksheet command from the ribbon when you want to place a sheet more precisely.
- Select another open workbook in the dialog box to move a worksheet across workbooks.
- Create a duplicate worksheet while keeping the original sheet unchanged.
This feature is useful for monthly report cleanup, project data splitting, workbook consolidation, and template reuse when you want to preserve the original data sheet.
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 | No mandatory internet connection is required for local worksheet moves or copies; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account services |
| Other | Open the destination workbook first if you want to move or copy a worksheet to another workbook |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Launch WPS Spreadsheet, open any workbook, and confirm that the worksheet tab shortcut menu or the Home tab shows the related entry |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | On macOS, WPS lets you move a worksheet from the sheet tab menu or from the ribbon, and it also lets you move or copy a worksheet to another workbook from the dialog flow. | Excel for Mac lets you drag sheet tabs to reorder them and use Move or Copy Sheet to move or copy a worksheet to another workbook. | Google Sheets lets you reference data from other sheets and use IMPORTRANGE for another spreadsheet, but it does not present the same worksheet-level move or copy dialog flow. | Notion lets you create multiple database views, switch layouts, and reorder how information is displayed, but it does not provide worksheet-level move or copy actions for spreadsheet workbooks. | Adobe Acrobat lets you move or copy pages between PDF files, which supports document page organization rather than spreadsheet worksheet management. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides both a sheet tab shortcut path and a ribbon path for the same task. Distinct: In one workflow, you can choose the destination workbook and the insertion position for moving or copying a worksheet. | Compared with WPS: Excel for Mac also supports drag-to-move and Option-drag to copy. Both products support cross-workbook handling. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets focuses more on cell or range references across sheets and spreadsheets, so the workflow is less centered on full worksheet relocation. | Compared with WPS: Notion is better suited to database view management and workspace organization than traditional workbook sheet transfer. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF page organization, so its move or copy workflow applies to pages instead of spreadsheet worksheets. |
| Official Source | — | Move or copy a sheet in Excel for Mac | Reference data from other sheets | Views, filters, sorts & groups | Move or copy pages between PDFs in Acrobat on desktop |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to manage worksheet order inside a workbook, move sheets across workbooks, and create a copy while keeping the original sheet, WPS offers a workflow that fits common spreadsheet editing habits on macOS. For database-view organization or PDF page rearrangement, the other products are more suitable for their own document types.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | How This Feature Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reordering report sheets | Finance teams, admins | Monthly report tabs are out of order | Move worksheet tabs into a clearer sequence |
| 2 | Duplicating a template sheet | Operations teams, teachers | A reusable sheet is needed without changing the original | Create a copy from the Move or Copy Worksheet dialog |
| 3 | Sending one sheet to another workbook | Data organizers | One worksheet needs to be moved into a different file | Select the destination workbook and complete the move |
| 4 | Backing up a sheet before editing | Analysts | Original data should be preserved before changes | Copy the worksheet first and edit the duplicate |
| 5 | Organizing a large workbook | Project managers | Too many sheets make navigation difficult | Reorder worksheets by project stage or topic |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Move or copy worksheet | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF tools and some extended services | May be limited based on the pricing page | Usually includes broader access |
| Cloud storage and some value-added services | Basic quota | Higher quota or more services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday workbook cleanup and worksheet moving or copying | Free | This feature itself is available without membership and fits routine spreadsheet work |
| Cross-device work with more value-added services and more cloud storage | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need broader services beyond basic worksheet management |
How to Subscribe
- Open the membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page