Use WPS Email Field with 4 how-to topics covering field creation, address entry, format checking, and starting an email action on Android.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create an Email field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Enter an email address | Free |
| 3 | 3. Check email format | Free |
| 4 | 4. Start an email from the Email field | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create an Email field
Entry point: Tap the header → Edit → Field Type → Email
- Open the target data table and tap the header.
- In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
- In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
- Select Email.
- Set the field name and confirm to create the field.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new Email field column appears in the table.
- What you can do next: You can enter email addresses in records under this field.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not enter field editing first, you cannot change the field type.
- Environment note: If the table needs syncing, keep the network available so updates can be saved.
2. Enter an email address
Entry point: Tap the target cell → Open record details → Select the Email field
- Tap the cell that you want to fill in.
- In record details, find the Email field.
- Tap the field and enter an address such as
name@example.com. - Return to record details or continue editing other fields.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The entered email address appears in the Email field.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing other information in the same record.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you enter the address in another text field, it may not be available for later email actions.
- Environment note: Enter a complete address with
@and a domain.
3. Check email format
Entry point: Triggered automatically when you type in the Email field
- Open a record that already contains the Email field.
- Enter the email address.
- Check whether the current format is accepted.
- If a format prompt appears, revise the address and enter it again.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A valid email address can be saved normally.
- What you can do next: After the format is correct, the address can be used for later email-related actions.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: Missing
@, an incomplete domain suffix, or extra spaces can affect format recognition.- Environment note: Format checking only checks the address format itself and does not confirm mailbox availability.
4. Start an email from the Email field
Entry point: Use the send-email related action on a saved email address
- Open a record that contains a valid email address.
- Tap the email address in the Email field or the related send entry.
- Select an email app on the device.
- Confirm the recipient in the email app, then continue writing or send the message.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The system opens an email app and fills in the saved address.
- What you can do next: You can add a subject and message body, then send the email.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If no available email app is installed, the sending flow may not continue.
- Environment note: Sending email usually requires network access and an available mail account.