How to Use WPS Format Painter on macOS

Use Format Painter with 2 how-to topics, including one-time use and continuous use, and follow the indexed steps to complete formatting copy tasks.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Use Format Painter Once

Entry: Home tab → Format Painter

1. Select the cell or range that already has the formatting you want to copy.
2. Click Format Painter on the Home tab.
3. When the pointer changes to a brush, drag across the target range where you want to apply the formatting.
4. Release the mouse to apply the formatting. The tool exits automatically after one use.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target range shows the same font, color, border, and related formatting as the source range.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the target range or perform other spreadsheet actions.
• No side effects: Existing content and formulas in the target range are not replaced.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Clicking Format Painter before selecting the source cell or range means there is no formatting to copy.
• Environment note: Use the tool in an editable spreadsheet area.

2. Use Format Painter Continuously

Entry: Home tab → Format Painter

1. Select the cell or range that already has the formatting you want to copy.
2. Double-click Format Painter to keep it active.
3. Drag across each target range where you want to apply the same formatting.
4. When finished, press ESC or click Format Painter again to exit continuous mode.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Multiple target ranges receive the same formatting.
• What you can do next: After exiting continuous mode, normal selection and editing resume.
• No side effects: The process copies formatting only and does not copy source content or formulas.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not exit continuous mode, later selections may keep applying formatting.
• Environment note: In continuous mode, confirm each target range carefully to avoid applying formatting to the wrong cells.