How to Use WPS Auto Task Fields on macOS

Last updated:July 22, 2026

Use WPS Auto Task Fields with 2 how-to topics on macOS multi-dimensional tables; 2 topics are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create an Auto Task fieldFree
22. Configure Auto Task field settingsFree

How-to Guide

1. Create an Auto Task field

Entry: Click the + button on the right side of the table header, then choose Auto Task.

  1. Open the multi-dimensional table that you want to edit.
  2. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
  3. In the field type list, select Auto Task.
  4. Enter the field name.
  5. Click OK to finish creating the field.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: A new Auto Task field column appears in the table.
  • What you can do next: You can right-click the field title and continue to field settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you choose another field type by mistake, the new column will not be created as an Auto Task field.
  • Environment note: It is easier to continue setup when the table structure already exists.

2. Configure Auto Task field settings

Entry: Right-click the field title, then choose Field Settings.

  1. Right-click the title of the Auto Task field.
  2. Select Field Settings.
  3. In the settings panel, choose a task type such as notify contacts when status is checked, notify contacts when content changes, or notify contacts when a due date is reached.
  4. Select the status field and use a checkbox field as the trigger basis. If you do not have one yet, create a checkbox field first.
  5. Select the contact field to define who receives the notification. If you do not have one yet, create a contact field first.
  6. Close the panel after the setup is complete and return to the table.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The selected task type, status field, and contact field are saved in the settings panel.
  • What you can do next: You can continue editing the field later or use it together with lookup and summary fields.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Setup may stop partway if checkbox fields or contact fields are not prepared in advance.
  • Environment note: Notification-based tasks work better when the collaboration table already contains complete related field information.