WPS Multiple Choice Field on macOS: Introduction

WPS Multiple Choice Field on macOS helps you assign multiple preset tags in one cell inside a smart table data sheet; 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

Multiple Choice Field is a built-in field type in WPS smart table data sheets on macOS. It lets you select multiple preset options in a single cell, which is useful for product tags, skill labels, request types, and other multi-category records.

Core tasks include:

Create a multiple choice field for a new column.
Add and edit options in field settings.
Bulk edit options by entering one option per line.
Allow users to add new options while filling in data.

This setup is useful for spreadsheet-style tag management, structured data entry, and multi-label organization in WPS Office.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	No mandatory connection for local field editing; keep a network connection for sign-in, sync, or collaboration
Other	You need access to a smart table data sheet and permission to edit the target field

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter a smart table data sheet, and confirm that the add-field entry and field settings are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In a smart table data sheet, WPS can create a multiple choice field so one cell can store multiple preset options. It also supports adding, editing, bulk maintaining, and color-marking options in field settings.	Microsoft Forms uses Choice questions with a Multiple answers setting so respondents can select more than one answer in a form or quiz.	Google Forms uses Checkboxes questions so respondents can select multiple answers, and it also supports response validation rules for minimum, maximum, or exact counts.	Notion database Multi-Select properties let one record keep one or more tags across categories, and forms can map questions to those properties.	Adobe Acrobat Sign uses checkbox fields so recipients can select one or more options, and checkbox groups can enforce selection rules.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: field creation, option maintenance, and data entry stay in the same table workflow. Advantage: WPS supports bulk option editing and can add new options during data entry.	Compared with WPS: the official workflow is centered on form or quiz collection rather than table-based field management.	Compared with WPS: the official workflow is centered on form collection and validation rules rather than managing a reusable table field.	Compared with WPS: it supports multi-tag records, but the official guidance focuses more on database property management and form mapping.	Compared with WPS: it is mainly designed for PDF or signing form collection rather than ongoing table record management.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Database properties	Checkboxes

Overall Conclusion
WPS Multiple Choice Field is a practical fit when you want to manage tag-style data directly inside a table and keep field setup close to daily record entry. If your main goal is survey collection, Microsoft Forms or Google Forms may fit better. If you focus on database tagging, Notion offers a similar direction, while Adobe is closer to signed or PDF form scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How WPS helps
1	Product tag management	E-commerce teams	One product often needs several labels at the same time	Use one multiple choice field to assign several tags to one record
2	Skill label tracking	HR and team managers	One person may need multiple skill labels	Add several skill options to each member record
3	Request type classification	Project teams	One request may belong to more than one category	Classify records with multiple options in one field
4	Content topic tagging	Content operations teams	Articles and assets often need multi-topic filing	Store several topic tags in one cell
5	Customer profile notes	Sales and support teams	Customer traits are scattered and hard to filter	Record multiple customer traits in one structured field

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features and PDF reading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing, conversion, and more extended tools	Limited or unavailable in part	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity plans available
AI tools and more advanced features	Some features are limited	Broader access is available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly use smart table fields and routine data organization	Free	The multiple choice field itself has no membership restriction and fits everyday table work
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better for users who need more advanced features across multiple WPS components

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium