WPS Automation Process is a workflow capability in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Automation Process is a built-in workflow capability in WPS Office for Mac Spreadsheet that helps you combine triggers and actions into repeatable flows.
Core tasks include:
- Create an automation process: Start from a blank flow or a preset template.
- Set trigger conditions: Run a flow when a record is added, when a record is modified, at a specified time, or on a schedule.
- Manage automation processes: Enable, disable, edit, duplicate, delete, and review run logs.
This feature is suitable for spreadsheet scenarios that need scheduled reminders, data handling, record updates, and collaboration notifications. With visual configuration, you can reduce repetitive work and keep updates and messages more timely.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Keep a network connection available for creating flows, enabling flows, and message-related actions |
| Other | It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account and make sure you can access the related spreadsheets and collaboration data |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-installation check | Launch WPS Spreadsheet, open the Developer Tools tab, and confirm that the Automation Process entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Create flows in WPS Spreadsheet through Developer Tools → Automation Process. Supported triggers include record added, record modified, specified time, and scheduled runs. Supported actions include add record, modify record, find content, run script, and send message. | Power Automate provides automated flows, scheduled flows, and desktop flows to synchronize files, send notifications, collect data, and connect apps and services. | Google Workspace Studio lets users describe workflows in natural language, use pre-configured steps, and manage flows from Workspace apps such as Gmail, Chat, and Drive. | Notion database automations use triggers and actions to update properties, create pages, send notifications, and run recurring database workflows. | Adobe Acrobat allows user-initiated automation through Action Wizard on the same machine, while Adobe Document Services provides broader document workflow automation through APIs. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry is built directly into WPS Spreadsheet, which is convenient for record-based spreadsheet workflows. Distinct: Triggers and actions are configured in one editor for everyday collaboration scenarios. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft covers a broader range of external services and cross-app automation, but its workflow setup is more platform-oriented than spreadsheet-native. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on Workspace-wide AI workflow orchestration, while WPS stays centered on record-triggered spreadsheet processing. | Compared with WPS: Notion focuses on database pages and properties, and many database automation capabilities are tied to paid plans. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on PDF and document workflows, and user-license automation has clearer scope limits. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Power Automate documentation | Google Workspace Studio | Database automations | Adobe Acrobat automation and document workflows |
Overall Conclusion
If your main work centers on spreadsheet record changes, scheduled tasks, and collaboration reminders inside WPS Spreadsheet, WPS Automation Process is straightforward to adopt. If you need broader cross-platform orchestration across many external systems, it is worth comparing dedicated automation platforms as well.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automatic handling for new records | Spreadsheet maintainers | New data often requires follow-up work by hand | Use the record-added trigger with actions such as add record or modify record |
| 2 | Scheduled reminders | Team collaborators | Weekly reports, submissions, and checks can be missed | Use a scheduled trigger with send message actions |
| 3 | Linked updates after data changes | Project or operations staff | Record changes often require related updates elsewhere | Use the record-modified trigger with find content and modify record actions |
| 4 | Template-based flow setup | Business owners | Rebuilding similar flows takes time | Start from a preset template and adjust triggers and actions as needed |
| 5 | Flow troubleshooting | Administrators | It can be hard to locate the cause of a failed run | Review run logs in the flow management panel |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
The current feature information shows that Automation Process itself has no membership restriction. The WPS Office pricing page also presents free and paid plans, with paid plans covering broader office, PDF, template, AI, and cloud benefits.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic use of Automation Process | Available | Available |
| Core office features | Available | Available |
| More advanced office, PDF, AI, and template benefits | Depends on the specific feature | Usually includes broader access |
| Cloud storage and template benefits | Basic quota | Usually includes broader quota or access |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to create and manage automation processes in spreadsheets | Free | The feature itself is currently available without membership |
| You also need broader office, PDF, AI, template, or cloud benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable when automation work is combined with more advanced productivity features |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe from the WPS Office pricing page.
Source: WPS Office pricing page