WPS Smart Fill on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common Smart Fill questions usually focus on recognition accuracy, differences from regular fill, and effects on source data; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if Smart Fill is not accurate?

  1. Check whether your example is clear and follows one consistent rule.
  2. Add 2 to 3 examples if needed so the pattern is easier to recognize.
  3. Run Smart Fill again and review the results in the target column.

What is the difference between Smart Fill and regular fill?

  1. Regular fill is better for copying values or extending simple sequences.
  2. Smart Fill identifies more complex patterns such as extraction, merging, and conversion.
  3. When the task involves text processing or combining multiple columns, Smart Fill is usually the better choice.

Will Smart Fill change my original data?

  1. Smart Fill usually writes results into the target column.
  2. The original source column can remain unchanged.
  3. Review the target results before saving the file if you plan to keep the new output.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Smart FillA spreadsheet feature that recognizes a pattern from user-provided examples and fills the remaining results automatically.
Extraction exampleA sample result entered by the user to show what text should be extracted from the source data.
Merge exampleA sample result entered by the user to show how values from multiple columns should be combined into a new column.