WPS Query Configuration on Windows: Introduction

WPS Query Configuration is a condition setup feature for query views in multidimensional tables; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	Use it in the currently available version

About This Feature

Overview

Query Configuration helps you set query conditions in a multidimensional table query view, so you can add filters by field type and define matching methods for more precise data lookup in WPS Office on Windows.

Core tasks include:

Add query conditions: Open Query Configuration from the top toolbar in a query view and create a condition for a selected field.
Manage existing conditions: Review, edit, or remove saved conditions to keep query rules aligned with your current workflow.

This feature is useful for project tracking, customer record lookup, task status searches, and other scenarios where you need to locate records by specific conditions.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office is recommended
Network	No mandatory connection is required for local condition setup; keep a network connection available for sign-in, sync, or collaboration scenarios
Other	You need to open a multidimensional table and switch to Query View before the Query Configuration entry appears

Source: System requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation notes	Download and install WPS Office, then open your multidimensional table file or workspace
Check after installation	Open Query View from the left navigation area and confirm that Query Configuration appears on the top toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In a multidimensional table query view, WPS lets you add query conditions by field type, then set the field, matching method, custom prompt text, and required status in one panel.	Microsoft Lists supports custom views that can save filtering, sorting, grouping, and column display settings for list data.	Google Sheets supports filters, condition-based filtering, and saved filter views for viewing different subsets of spreadsheet data.	Notion databases support filtered views, sorting, grouping, and advanced filter logic for database records.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on searching PDF text, form fields, and multiple PDF files, rather than configuring query conditions for a database-style view.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The condition entry is placed directly on the query view toolbar and combines field selection, matching rules, custom prompts, and required settings in one workflow.	Compared with WPS: It is more focused on saved list views and filtering layouts, without the same emphasis on prompt text and required-field setup for a query form.	Compared with WPS: It works well for spreadsheet filtering and saved filter views, but it is centered on worksheet filtering rather than a dedicated query condition panel.	Compared with WPS: It offers flexible database filtering and advanced logic, but it is oriented toward database view settings instead of a dedicated query view condition form.	Compared with WPS: Its official workflow is centered on PDF search, so it is not a direct match for multidimensional table query configuration.
Official Source	—	Create or change a list view	Sort and filter your data	Views, filters, sorts and groups	Searching in PDFs

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to build fillable query conditions inside a multidimensional table query view, WPS is closer to that workflow. Other products provide filtering or view management too, but their official capabilities are oriented more toward list views, worksheet filters, database views, or PDF search.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Query Configuration helps
1	Project task lookup	Project managers and team members	Large task lists make it hard to find records by status or owner	Add field-based conditions to search by status, owner, or other task fields
2	Customer record search	Sales and operations teams	Customer data contains many fields and is slow to review manually	Configure fields and matching methods to narrow down target records quickly
3	Form-style data lookup	Internal business teams	Users need clearer guidance when entering query values	Add custom prompt text and required settings for query conditions
4	Rule adjustment	Data maintainers	Existing query rules need ongoing updates	Open the settings icon to edit matching methods or remove outdated conditions
5	Multi-field queries	Collaborative teams	A single field is not enough for precise lookup	Add multiple query conditions in the same configuration panel

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation features	Available	Available
Basic PDF tools and PDF reading	Available	Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Limited or unavailable	Available
Templates and cloud storage	Basic allocation	Higher allocation and more benefits
AI-related tools	Some limits apply	Broader access and more usage allowance

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly use Query Configuration, everyday documents, and basic spreadsheet work	Free	This feature does not require membership and fits routine office work
You also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or AI tools	WPS Premium	A better fit when you need broader office capabilities beyond this feature

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