WPS Hyperlink on macOS helps you add web, file, in-document, and email links in spreadsheet cells; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Hyperlink is a built-in spreadsheet feature in WPS Office for macOS. It lets you create clickable entries in cells so you can open a web page, jump to a local file, move to a location in the current workbook, or start an email message more quickly.
Core capabilities include:
- Add a hyperlink: Insert a web address, file path, place in this document, or email address into a cell.
- Edit or remove a hyperlink: Update the target or remove the link while keeping the displayed text.
This feature is useful for resource lists, project navigation sheets, contact tables, and summary sheets that need quick jumps to related content.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device running macOS |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | Internet access is needed for web links or online targets; local file links and in-document jumps do not require a constant connection |
| Other | The target file should remain in an accessible location when you use a local file link |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheet and confirm that the Hyperlink command is available from the Insert menu |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Lets you insert web, file, in-document, and email links in spreadsheet cells, then edit or remove them later. | Microsoft support describes hyperlinks for web pages, files, email addresses, and places in a document, with options to edit displayed text and appearance. | Google Docs Editors Help says users can add, update, or remove links in Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and Google Sheets can link to a range of cells. | Notion supports links to pages, blocks, and web pages, and it automatically creates backlinks for connected pages. | Adobe Acrobat supports adding links to PDFs and linking to destinations, focusing on PDF navigation and linked content. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: Works directly in spreadsheet cells on macOS. Distinct: One feature flow covers web pages, files, in-document locations, and email links. | Compared with WPS: the cited Microsoft page focuses on document hyperlink workflows rather than spreadsheet-cell editing as its main scenario. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports links to cell ranges and collaborative cloud workflows, while WPS fits local spreadsheet editing on Mac more directly. | Compared with WPS: Notion centers on page-based knowledge links and backlinks instead of traditional spreadsheet-cell hyperlink editing. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF link creation and navigation rather than spreadsheet editing workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Create or edit a hyperlink | Work with links and bookmarks | Links and backlinks | Add links to PDFs |
Overall Conclusion
If your main task is managing clickable references inside spreadsheet cells on a Mac, WPS Hyperlink covers the common link types in one place. Other products are stronger in their own focus areas, such as cloud collaboration, page relationships, or PDF navigation.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Challenge | How Hyperlink Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project resource sheet | Project members | Materials are spread across many locations | Add web or file links in cells for centralized access |
| 2 | Workbook navigation | Data organizers | Large sheets take time to navigate | Use Place in This Document to jump to a target cell or area |
| 3 | Contact list | Admin and sales teams | Email addresses need repeated copying | Add an email hyperlink to open the mail app directly |
| 4 | Template or attachment index | Students and teachers | Local files are hard to open from a list | Add file links to cells for quick access |
| 5 | Summary report references | Operations and finance teams | Users need to jump from a summary to details | Add hyperlinks to key fields for faster review |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert and edit hyperlinks in spreadsheets | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF tools | ✅ Basic PDF features | ✅ More advanced PDF features |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More template benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily spreadsheet hyperlink work | Free | Hyperlink insertion and editing are available without membership |
| You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader advanced features | WPS Premium | Better for users who want additional benefits beyond hyperlink work |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page