WPS Remove Duplicates on iOS FAQ

Last updated:July 16, 2026

When using Remove Duplicates, common questions usually involve recovery, worksheet scope, and result checking; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

How can I recover data after removing duplicates?

  1. Avoid making too many additional edits right after the deletion.
  2. Use the undo action to return to the previous state.
  3. Check the restored data, then decide whether to run Remove Duplicates again.

Does Remove Duplicates affect the entire worksheet?

  1. Confirm that the worksheet currently open is the one you want to clean.
  2. Before deleting, review whether the repeated data belongs to the content you want to remove.
  3. After deletion, check the result and use undo if you need to return to the earlier state.

Why is it helpful to back up data before using Remove Duplicates?

  1. Remove Duplicates changes worksheet content directly.
  2. If you need to compare the cleaned data with the original data later, a backup is useful.
  3. Backing up first can reduce the time needed to recover from accidental deletion.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Remove DuplicatesA feature that identifies repeated data in a spreadsheet and deletes duplicate records.
WorksheetA single data page inside a spreadsheet file where users enter and organize data.
UndoA common editing command that returns the most recent action to its previous state.