WPS Format Painter on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

These FAQs focus on copied formatting scope, undo behavior, and supported content types; this section answers 3 common questions.

FAQ

What formatting does Format Painter copy?

  1. Format Painter copies the character formatting from the source text.
  2. Common examples include font, font size, color, bold, italic, and underline.
  3. It applies formatting only and does not copy the text content itself.

How do I undo the last Format Painter change?

  1. Press Cmd + Z on Mac.
  2. Repeat the undo command if you need to step back further.
  3. Check whether the target text has returned to its earlier state.

Can Format Painter copy table formatting?

  1. This feature guide focuses on copying text formatting in smart documents.
  2. If you are working with table content, first confirm whether the current object supports the same text-format workflow.
  3. If it does not, use the formatting controls for that object type instead.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Format PainterA tool that copies formatting from one text selection and applies it to another.
Source textThe text selection that already has the formatting you want to copy.
Target textThe text selection that receives the copied formatting.