WPS Related Collection Sheet on Windows helps you link a form to the current spreadsheet in collaboration mode, with 3 core tasks, 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
Related Collection Sheet is a data collection feature in WPS Sheets on Windows for collaboration mode. It lets you link a form to the current worksheet so submitted responses can sync into the spreadsheet automatically.
Core capabilities include:
- Create a related collection sheet: use existing headers to generate a new collection form, or link a previously published collection form.
- Manage collected data: view submitted responses in the right-side panel, with data filled into matching columns automatically.
- Edit or unlink the collection form: update the current collection form or remove the current link.
This feature works well for team data collection, event registration, and recurring internal intake workflows. It helps you keep responses, submitter details, and submission time in one spreadsheet for follow-up work in WPS Office.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Windows device that can run WPS Office |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | Related Collection Sheet depends on collaboration mode and requires an internet connection |
| Other | You need to open an online collaborative spreadsheet and have the required sharing permissions |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Open WPS Sheets, open an online collaborative spreadsheet, and check whether the Related Collection Sheet entry appears under the Collaboration tab |
Source: WPS Office Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Link a collection form to the current spreadsheet in collaboration mode, generate a form from headers or connect an existing one, and sync submitted responses into matching worksheet columns automatically. | Microsoft Forms can send forms and collect responses, and response data can sync to an Excel workbook stored in OneDrive or SharePoint. | Google Forms can collect responses and store them in a linked Google Sheet, and creators can also unlink or reconnect the response spreadsheet later. | Notion Forms are connected to databases, so each question maps to a database property and responses stay alongside the database. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF editing, conversion, and e-signatures, with document workflows centered on PDF files rather than spreadsheet-linked response collection. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: creation, viewing, and editing stay close to the spreadsheet collaboration workflow. Distinct: submitted data goes directly into the current worksheet columns for continued spreadsheet analysis. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft usually uses a Forms-plus-Excel workflow, so the form experience is not managed from the current spreadsheet collaboration side panel. | Compared with WPS: Google uses a Forms-to-Sheets connection, but the form is managed as a separate Google Forms asset rather than from the current spreadsheet collaboration panel. | Compared with WPS: Notion is database-centered. It is strong for database workflows, but its response structure is different from a spreadsheet column mapping workflow in WPS. | Compared with WPS: Adobe is better aligned with PDF form distribution and signing, not with worksheet column auto-fill for ongoing spreadsheet collaboration. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms and Excel workbooks | Choose where to save form responses | Forms | Adobe Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If your main workflow is collecting information directly into a spreadsheet, WPS keeps the process closer to the sheet itself. Microsoft, Google, and Notion also support form-based collection, but they rely more on separate form or database surfaces. Adobe is more suitable for PDF document workflows.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team information collection | Project members, administrative staff | Information from multiple people needs to be collected in one place | Create a related collection sheet and share the form link so responses sync into the current spreadsheet |
| 2 | Event registration tracking | Event organizers | Registration details are scattered and hard to summarize later | Generate a collection form from headers so registration data goes into matching columns |
| 3 | Daily intake workflows | Operations and support teams | New submissions need to be received and reviewed continuously | Use the right-side panel to view responses, submitter details, and submission time |
| 4 | Reusing an existing form | Teams that already published a collection form | The team does not want to rebuild the same form again | Link an existing collection form and continue receiving data in the current spreadsheet |
| 5 | Updating form structure | Spreadsheet owners | Field changes require updates to the collection form | Edit the current collection form or unlink it and configure a new one |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
This feature is described as having no membership restriction for its core workflow. For Related Collection Sheet itself, the comparison can be understood as follows:
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Create a related collection sheet | ✅ | ✅ |
| Link an existing collection form | ✅ | ✅ |
| View and sync submitted data | ✅ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet collection and collaboration | Free | The core Related Collection Sheet workflow does not require membership |
| Users who also need broader premium office benefits | WPS Premium | A membership can be useful when you want additional premium features in other WPS Office workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page