WPS Multiple Options on Android: Introduction

WPS Multiple Options is a smart table field on Android that lets one record keep several preset tags at the same time; 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 Options is a built-in field type for smart tables in WPS Office on Android. It is designed for scenarios where one record needs more than one preset label, such as customer tags, skills, interests, or combined status markers.

Core tasks include:

Create a Multiple Options field for a table.
Add several preset options and assign colors.
Edit existing options and adjust their order.
Group or filter records by a single selected option.

This setup helps keep related labels in one field instead of splitting them across many columns, which makes mobile data entry and follow-up review easier.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory network connection for local editing; network access is needed for sign-in, sync, or online collaboration
Other	Open a smart table on Android and make sure you have permission to edit the table or field

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter a smart table, and confirm that the table header editing and field type entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS smart tables on Android support creating a Multiple Options field, adding several options, assigning colors, and grouping or filtering by a single option.	Microsoft Lists and SharePoint columns are used to structure list data, and Microsoft states that columns support sorting, grouping, filtering, and controlled data entry in list forms.	Google Sheets dropdowns can include multiple values when “Allow multiple selections” is enabled, and Google also notes a current mobile limitation for selecting multiple dropdown options.	Notion database properties support the `multi_select` type with named options and color settings for tagging records.	Adobe Acrobat Sign checkboxes let recipients select one or more options from a group of choices in a form workflow.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS keeps field creation, option setup, and mobile editing in one Android smart table flow. Distinct: It also supports grouping and filtering around the same field for tag-based record review.	Compared with WPS: the cited Microsoft page is a broader column overview and does not present the same Android-focused multi-option field workflow in one place.	Compared with WPS: Google explicitly states that mobile devices currently cannot select multiple dropdown options even when multiple selection is enabled.	Compared with WPS: the cited Notion page focuses on database property schema and option settings rather than an Android user workflow for field entry.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form completion and signing scenarios instead of table field management for record tagging.
Official Source	—	List and library column types and options	Create an in-cell dropdown list	Property Schema Object	Checkboxes

Overall Conclusion
WPS Multiple Options is a closer fit for Android smart table workflows where one record needs several labels in the same field. If your main task is mobile tag entry and table-based filtering on Android, WPS provides a more focused path, while the other products are centered on list columns, spreadsheet dropdowns, database properties, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Multiple Options helps
1	Customer tag management	Sales teams, support teams	One customer often needs several labels at once	Use one field to tag industry, level, and follow-up status together
2	Team skill tracking	Team leads, coordinators	One person may have several skills	Select multiple skill tags and filter records by one skill when needed
3	Interest collection	Community managers, event organizers	Participants may choose more than one interest	Record several interests in one field for later grouping
4	Task attribute marking	Project collaborators	A task may need several markers such as urgent, pending review, and reusable	Keep multiple status-style tags in one field instead of adding extra columns
5	Content classification	Editors, researchers	One item may belong to several topics	Use colored options and filter records by a single topic tag

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic use of Multiple Options fields	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Template resources	Some templates available	More templates and advanced resources available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
AI and some advanced tools	Limited access	More advanced access

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use case	Recommended plan	Why
Daily records and light tag management	Free	The Multiple Options field itself is available without membership, which is enough for basic entry and organization
More cloud storage, templates, or advanced tools	WPS Premium	A better fit if you also need expanded resources, cloud storage, and additional tools

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