WPS Format Painter on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

When using Format Painter, the most common questions involve formatting scope, cross-sheet use, and whether formulas are overwritten. This FAQ covers 3 common questions.

FAQ

Can Format Painter copy more than font color?

  1. Select the source cell or range that already contains the formatting you want.
  2. Click Format Painter and apply it to the target range.
  3. Format Painter can copy formatting attributes such as font, font size, color, fill color, borders, and alignment, not just font color.

How can I use Format Painter across worksheets?

  1. Select the source cell in the current worksheet and try Format Painter first.
  2. If direct cross-sheet formatting is not convenient in the current workflow, copy the source cell.
  3. Then switch to the target worksheet and use options such as Paste Special to handle formatting.

Will Format Painter overwrite formulas?

  1. Select the source cell or range with the formatting you want to copy.
  2. Apply Format Painter to the target range.
  3. Format Painter copies formatting attributes only and does not overwrite values or formulas in the target cells.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Format PainterA tool used to copy and apply formatting from one cell, range, or object to another.
Continuous modeA state entered by double-clicking Format Painter so you can apply the same formatting to multiple targets.
Paste SpecialA paste method that applies only selected attributes, such as formatting or values.