WPS Manual Trigger on Windows: Introduction

WPS Manual Trigger on Windows lets you run an automation flow in a spreadsheet workspace whenever you need it; 3 core tasks are covered, 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	This feature topic has no membership gate
Version limits	None specified	Available in supported spreadsheet automation environments

About This Feature

Overview

Manual Trigger is one of the trigger types available in WPS Office on Windows for spreadsheet automation. It is designed for flows that should start only when a user decides to run them. After you choose Manual Trigger, you do not need to set extra trigger conditions. Once the flow is saved and enabled, you can click Run to start the following steps.

Core capabilities include:

choosing Manual Trigger as the starting point for on-demand workflows;
running a flow directly with the Run button instead of waiting for a schedule or data event;
checking logs to confirm whether the flow finished successfully.

This setup works well for temporary data processing, approval-based execution, and flow testing. It also supports common search intent around how to run a manual trigger in WPS on Windows.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended, with access to spreadsheet automation features
Network	An internet connection is recommended when creating, saving, enabling, or reviewing automation logs
Other	Access and editing permission for the target spreadsheet workspace

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open the spreadsheet workspace, and confirm that the Automation entry is available in the upper-right area

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In spreadsheet automation, WPS lets you set a flow to Manual Trigger, save and enable it, run it with the Run button, and review logs afterward.	Power Automate supports instant or manual flows that can be started manually with a button.	Google Apps Script can run functions manually through custom menu items or clickable images in Google Sheets on the web.	Notion buttons can run one or more actions when clicked, and some actions are limited to paid plans.	Acrobat Pro guided actions let users manually choose and run predefined or custom actions on files.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the manual entry point is built directly into the spreadsheet automation flow. Advantage: no extra trigger condition is required before running the flow.	Compared with WPS: manual execution is centered in a separate automation product and is broader across connected services.	Compared with WPS: manual execution depends more on script setup or web-based menu configuration than a built-in spreadsheet automation flow button.	Compared with WPS: button actions fit page and database workflows, and some advanced actions depend on plan level.	Compared with WPS: the workflow is focused on PDF batch processing rather than spreadsheet automation.
Official Source	—	Triggers in Power Automate	Custom Menus in Google Workspace	Buttons in Notion	Use guided actions in Acrobat Pro

Overall Conclusion
If your workflow is built around a spreadsheet workspace, WPS Manual Trigger is a practical fit for tasks that should run only after you open the sheet and decide to start them. Other products also support manual execution, but they are usually oriented toward scripts, cross-service automation, page workflows, or PDF processing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Temporary data processing	Operations staff, project members	The flow should not run automatically	Set the flow to Manual Trigger and click Run only when needed
2	Approval before execution	Reviewers, team leads	Data must be checked before the flow starts	Save and enable the flow, then run it after confirmation
3	Flow testing	Creators, admins	The workflow needs a quick test run	Use Manual Trigger and review the log results
4	Low-frequency tasks	Team members	Scheduled runs may be unnecessary	Run the flow only when the task actually comes up
5	Live demonstrations	Trainers, implementers	The process needs to be shown step by step	Start the flow manually during the demo and observe the result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature area	Free users	WPS Premium
Manual Trigger for automation flows	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced Office, PDF, and AI features	Basic or limited access depending on the feature	Broader access to advanced features and higher usage allowances
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity plans are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need Manual Trigger and basic office features	Free	This feature topic does not require membership
You also need more advanced Office, PDF, or AI capabilities	WPS Premium	Better suited to ongoing use of advanced tools, storage, and expanded feature access

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