WPS Auto Task Fields on macOS: Introduction

WPS Auto Task Fields is an automation field type in WPS multi-dimensional tables on macOS; this guide covers 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 How-to Index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the How-to Index

About This Feature

Overview

Auto Task Fields is a built-in field type in WPS Office for Mac multi-dimensional tables. It helps teams set up table-based automation for status updates, content changes, and due-date reminders. After you add the field, you can choose a task type, connect it to a checkbox field, and select a contact field for notifications.

This feature is useful for project tracking, approval follow-up, task assignment, and deadline reminders. It reduces repeated manual reminders and keeps related settings inside the same table structure.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	An internet connection is recommended when you configure notification-based tasks
Other	Prepare a multi-dimensional table, plus checkbox and contact fields if you want to complete the setup in one pass

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter a multi-dimensional table, and confirm that Auto Task appears in the field type list

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In a WPS multi-dimensional table, you can add an Auto Task field and configure notifications around checkbox status, content changes, and due dates, with related checkbox and contact fields.	Microsoft Lists lets users create rules that send notifications when list data changes or when new items are created.	Google Sheets supports conditional notifications that send email alerts when selected cell values or ranges change.	Notion database automations can trigger actions such as notifications, property edits, or page creation when database properties change.	Adobe Acrobat Sign focuses on document workflow automation with routing, reminders, notifications, and conditional logic for document processes.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Auto Task is offered directly as a field type, so field creation and automation setup stay in the same table workflow. Distinct: It can be configured directly around checkbox fields and contact fields for reminder scenarios.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft rules are list-level automation rather than a field-type entry inside the table structure.	Compared with WPS: Google conditional notifications focus on spreadsheet cell changes and email alerts.	Compared with WPS: Notion offers broader automation actions, but its official help states that database automations are mainly available on paid plans.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is designed for document routing and signing workflows rather than table field automation.
Official Source	—	Create a rule to automate a list or library	Use conditional notifications	Database automations	Document workflow automation

Overall Conclusion
WPS Auto Task Fields fits teams that want to create reminders directly inside a table field workflow on macOS. Other products also provide automation or notification features, but their entry points, scope, and target scenarios are different.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main pain point	How Auto Task Fields help
1	Project status reminders	Project managers and contributors	Team members still need manual follow-up after a task is completed	Notify contacts when a status checkbox is selected
2	Content change follow-up	Collaborative teams	Record updates are easy to miss	Send notifications when content changes
3	Due-date reminders	Operations, admin, and coordinators	Deadlines can be missed in busy workflows	Notify contacts when a due date is reached
4	New table setup	Table owners	Fields and automation are often configured separately	Add an Auto Task field first, then complete settings in one place
5	Related-field collaboration	Data maintainers	Matching status and contact information manually takes time	Use Auto Task together with checkbox and contact fields

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature area	Free users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	Available	Available
Basic PDF features	Available	Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Varies by feature	Usually available in a broader range
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan
Templates and some advanced capabilities	Limited	Broader availability

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Using multi-dimensional tables with basic automated reminders	Free	The feature description does not show a membership limit, so you can start with the free plan
Needing more cloud storage, templates, or advanced document tools together with automation workflows	WPS Premium	A better fit if your work also depends on broader office capabilities beyond this feature

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Source: WPS Office pricing page