How to Use WPS Multiple Options on Android

Use Multiple Options with 4 how-to topics, including creating a field and entering several options; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Multiple Options field

Entry path: Tap the table header → Edit → Field Type → Multiple Options

1. Open the smart table and find the header where you want to set the field.
2. Tap the target table header.
3. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
4. In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
5. Select Multiple Options.
6. Set the field name and confirm to finish creation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Multiple Options field column appears in the table.
• Next action available: You can tap a cell in that column and continue adding or selecting several preset options.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the wrong header is selected first, you may edit a different field.
• Environment note: You need edit permission for the table.

2. Enter several options

Entry path: Tap the table header → Edit → Add Option

1. Tap the header of the target Multiple Options field.
2. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
3. In the field editing window, tap Add Option.
4. Enter the new option text.
5. Assign a color tag if needed.
6. Repeat until all required options are added.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The field settings show several available options.
• Next action available: In a record cell, you can select more than one option that has been added.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If option names are too similar, later filtering becomes harder to read.
• Environment note: If you want the changes to sync across devices, keep the network available and stay signed in.

3. Edit existing options

Entry path: Tap the table header → Edit → Edit options

1. Tap the header of the Multiple Options field.
2. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
3. In the field editing window, tap an existing option.
4. Change the option text or color tag.
5. Press and drag the option to adjust its order.
6. Save the changes and return to the table.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The updated option name, color, or order is shown.
• Next action available: Records can still display and use the edited options normally.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Before renaming an option, check whether the new wording still matches existing records.

4. Filter and review by one option

Entry path: Use grouping or filtering in the Multiple Options field

1. Open the table that contains the Multiple Options field.
2. Find the field you want to review.
3. Choose grouping or filtering by a single option.
4. Review all records that include that option.
5. Continue organizing, counting, or following up based on the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The table shows only records that include the selected option, or records are grouped by that option.
• Next action available: You can continue reviewing, editing, or exporting the filtered records.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If option names are inconsistent, the filter result may be split across similar labels.