How to Use WPS Manual Trigger on Windows

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use WPS Manual Trigger through 3 how-to topics covering trigger selection, flow execution, and log review; use the index below to jump to each task.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Choose Manual TriggerFree
22. Run a Manual Trigger FlowFree
33. Check Manual Trigger LogsFree

How-to Guide

1. Choose Manual Trigger

Entry path: upper-right area of the sheet → Automation → Create Blank Flow → trigger type selection

  1. Open the spreadsheet workspace where you want to configure automation.
  2. Click Automation in the upper-right area.
  3. Select Create Blank Flow.
  4. In the Please select a trigger condition panel, click Manual Trigger.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the flow start node shows Manual Trigger.
  • Next action available: you can continue adding later automation steps.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: do not keep looking for extra trigger conditions, because Manual Trigger does not require them.
  • Environment note: you need to be inside a spreadsheet page that supports automation.

2. Run a Manual Trigger Flow

Entry path: flow page in the automation editor

  1. Finish configuring Manual Trigger and the following steps.
  2. Save and enable the flow first.
  3. Click Run on the flow page.
  4. Wait for the flow to finish.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the Run button is available and the flow starts.
  • Next action available: you can run the flow again later or adjust the workflow.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if the flow is not saved and enabled first, the Run button may not be ready for normal execution.
  • Environment note: keep the network connection stable while the flow is running.

3. Check Manual Trigger Logs

Entry path: left side of the automation editor → Logs

  1. Open the automation flow that uses Manual Trigger.
  2. Click Logs on the left side.
  3. Review the current or past execution records.
  4. Confirm whether the flow finished successfully based on the result shown.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: the log panel shows execution records and results.
  • Next action available: you can troubleshoot the flow or run it again.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: if you just ran the flow, refresh or wait briefly before checking for the newest record.