Insert Link in WPS is a spreadsheet linking feature for Windows; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | 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
Insert Link is a built-in WPS Spreadsheets feature that lets you add clickable links to cells. It supports links to web pages, cells, worksheets, dashboards, defined names, and AirScript scripts.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a hyperlink: Add a clickable entry point in a cell.
- Set display text and destination: Control the visible text and the target separately.
- Edit an existing link: Update the destination or displayed content of a link.
- Remove a link: Delete the jump action while keeping the original content.
This feature is useful for worksheet navigation, cross-sheet jumps, web references, and workflow entry points.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Internet access is needed for web links or online destinations; links to local workbook locations do not require a network connection |
| Other | You need an editable spreadsheet file and an accessible destination address or target location |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets, go to the Insert tab, and confirm that the Link entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting links in spreadsheet cells, with text, type, and destination settings. Link targets can include web links, cells, worksheets, dashboards, defined names, and AirScript scripts. | Microsoft Word supports creating or editing hyperlinks to web pages, files, email addresses, and places in a document. | Google Docs Editors supports adding, updating, and removing links in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Sheets also supports linking to a range of cells. | Notion supports links to pages, blocks, and web pages, and it can show backlinks automatically for linked pages. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding links to PDFs and managing link areas and destinations. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS focuses on spreadsheet-cell linking and supports multiple target types in one workflow, which is practical for workbook navigation and cross-object jumps. | Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on document hyperlinks, and spreadsheet-specific multi-target linking is not described in the same workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports cell-range links, but the official guidance is shared across Docs, Sheets, and Slides rather than centered on spreadsheet navigation. | Compared with WPS: Notion is oriented toward page and knowledge-base linking instead of spreadsheet-cell linking. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat focuses on PDF link editing rather than spreadsheet-cell links. |
| Official Source | — | Create or edit a hyperlink | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Add links to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Insert Link is better aligned with spreadsheet navigation and jump scenarios on Windows. If you need to connect cells, worksheets, dashboards, or external web resources from within one workbook, WPS provides a more concentrated path for that task.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In-workbook navigation | Data organizers | Large workbooks take time to navigate | Insert links to cells or worksheets |
| 2 | External reference access | Office users | Web resources need to stay attached to spreadsheet data | Insert a web link and set display text |
| 3 | Dashboard jump entry | Analysts | Users need a quick path from detail sheets to dashboards | Insert a link to a dashboard |
| 4 | Named range access | Advanced users | Many named ranges are hard to locate quickly | Insert a link to a defined name |
| 5 | Automation entry point | Team collaboration users | A spreadsheet needs a direct entry to a script or process | Insert a link to an AirScript script |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert and edit spreadsheet links | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF tools | ✅ Basic features | ✅ More features |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet link editing | Free | Inserting, editing, and removing links is enough for routine use |
| More cloud storage and broader office features | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need more cloud space and additional advanced capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page