WPS Related Collection Sheet on macOS: Introduction

WPS Related Collection Sheet is a data collection feature in WPS Spreadsheets on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	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

Related Collection Sheet is a built-in data collection feature in WPS Office for Mac spreadsheets. It lets you connect a form to the current worksheet so submitted data can sync back into the sheet automatically for collaboration and information gathering.

Core tasks include:

Create a related collection sheet from the current header row.
Link an existing collection sheet to the current worksheet.
Review submitted records, submitter details, and submission time in the side panel.

This feature works well for event registration, team information intake, external data collection, and recurring reporting. It helps reduce manual copy-and-paste work and keeps collected data closer to the worksheet where you continue processing it.

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	A stable internet connection is recommended when creating, linking, or sharing a collection sheet
Other	Signing in with a WPS account is recommended for managing published collection sheets

Download & Installation

Before using Related Collection Sheet, install WPS Office for Mac and open a spreadsheet file.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-installation check	Launch WPS Spreadsheet, open a worksheet, and confirm that the Related Collection Sheet entry appears under the Collaboration tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In a spreadsheet, you can create a collection sheet from the current header row or link an existing one, and submitted data syncs back to the current worksheet automatically.	Microsoft Forms lets you send a form and collect responses through links, QR codes, Outlook, or Teams. Form distribution and response collection are handled in Forms rather than inside the current worksheet.	Google Forms lets you keep responses in the form summary or store them in a linked Google Sheet. The form and the spreadsheet are connected, but they are managed as separate products.	Notion Forms are connected to databases, and each question maps to a database property so responses live alongside database records in the workspace.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on creating, editing, disabling, and managing web forms for online form and signing workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the entry point is inside the spreadsheet Collaboration tab, so collection starts from the current worksheet. Distinct: submitted data fills the related columns directly, which supports continued spreadsheet work after collection.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes standalone form sharing and response collection, so the workflow is less centered on the current worksheet panel.	Compared with WPS: Google requires a form-to-sheet link for spreadsheet storage, while WPS keeps the collection entry and synced results closer to the current worksheet.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more database-oriented, while WPS provides a more direct spreadsheet-first path for collecting and continuing to process tabular data.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on web form and e-sign workflows than spreadsheet-based collaborative data intake.
Official Source	—	Send a form and collect responses	Choose where to save form responses	Forms	Manage web forms

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to collect information around the current worksheet and continue working with the synced results in the same spreadsheet, WPS offers a more worksheet-centered path. If your team already relies on a standalone form platform, a database workspace, or an e-sign workflow, those products may fit their existing process better.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Pain Point	Solution
1	Event registration collection	Admin staff, operations teams, event organizers	Registration details are scattered and time-consuming to organize later	Create a collection sheet from the header row so submissions write back to the worksheet
2	Team information intake	Project managers, team leads	Team members submit data in inconsistent formats	Prepare fields in the sheet first, then start a related collection sheet
3	External information gathering	Sales teams, support teams, partner coordinators	External users cannot edit the worksheet directly	Share the collection sheet so external users can submit data that syncs to the sheet
4	Recurring reporting	Department leads, reporting staff	Repeated reporting requires manual consolidation each time	Link an existing collection sheet and keep receiving new records
5	Submission review	Data coordinators	It is hard to quickly verify who submitted data and when	Use the side panel to review submitter details and submission time

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Related Collection Sheet itself is available on Mac without a membership requirement. On the WPS Office pricing page, the free plan includes basic features and 1 GB of cloud space, while paid plans include more advanced tools and higher cloud storage.

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic use of Related Collection Sheet	Available	Available
Basic PDF features	Available	Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page
More advanced tools	Some limits apply	More advanced tools are included

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday spreadsheet collection and light collaboration	Free plan	Related Collection Sheet itself does not require membership, so the free plan is enough for basic collection work
Need more cloud storage or use more advanced tools across WPS	WPS Premium	A paid plan is more suitable if you also need broader office and cloud capabilities

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