How to Use WPS Fill Color on macOS

Use Fill Color in 4 task topics, all completed directly in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, with 4 free items and 0 membership-related items.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Set Fill Color

Entry: Home tab → Fill Color

1. Select the cell that needs a background color.
2. Click the Fill Color button or its drop-down arrow on the Home tab.
3. Choose the color you want from the palette.
4. Check whether the selected cell now shows the new background color.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected cell displays the chosen background color.
• What you can do next: Continue typing, copy formatting, or save the file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If no cell is selected first, the color will not apply to the intended area.
• Environment note: You cannot change cell formatting in a read-only file.

2. Use the Right-Click Menu to Set Fill Color

Entry: Select a cell → Right-click menu → Format Cells → Fill

1. Select the cell that needs a color change.
2. Right-click and choose Format Cells.
3. Switch to the Fill tab.
4. Choose a background color and click OK.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows the new background color.
• What you can do next: Continue adjusting borders, fonts, or number formats.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Making changes in another tab without switching to Fill.
• Environment note: Some formatting changes require an editable worksheet.

3. Choose a Custom Fill Color

Entry: Fill Color → More Colors

1. Select the target cell.
2. Click the drop-down arrow next to Fill Color.
3. Select More Colors.
4. Choose a custom color in the color panel and confirm the change.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell shows the selected custom color.
• What you can do next: Reuse the same color in other cells.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Choosing a color that is too dark and reduces text readability.
• Environment note: Check font color contrast at the same time.

4. Clear Fill Color

Entry: Home tab → Fill Color → No Fill

1. Select the cell whose background color you want to remove.
2. Click the drop-down arrow next to Fill Color.
3. Select No Fill.
4. Confirm that the cell returns to a no-background state.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The cell no longer shows the previous background color.
• What you can do next: Apply another color or continue editing content.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Choosing white is not the same as using No Fill.
• Environment note: Preview the worksheet before printing if appearance matters.