WPS Basic Field Types on macOS: Introduction

WPS Basic Field Types is a set of common field types for DBSheet on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limits	None	Use it in the currently available version

About This Feature

Overview

Basic Field Types is a built-in DBSheet feature in WPS Office for Mac that helps you add columns for different kinds of data. Available field types include text, number, single select, multi-select, date, contact, rich text, image and attachment, and time, so you can choose a more suitable structure for each record.

Key value includes:

Create columns by data type for text, numbers, dates, contacts, and other common content.
Improve input consistency with single-select and multi-select fields instead of free-form entry.
Store richer record details with rich text, image and attachment fields.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local field creation; for contact or attachment sync, keep the network available when possible
Other	You need access to a DBSheet table and permission to edit fields

Download & Installation

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open DBSheet, and confirm that you can see Add Field and Field Type options

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	DBSheet supports basic field types such as text, number, single select, multi-select, date, contact, rich text, image and attachment, and time.	Microsoft Lists supports column types such as text, number, date and time, person, and attachments for list-based data entry and display.	Google Sheets supports dropdowns and data validation for structured input, plus date and checkbox rules, but it is not a native database field system.	Notion databases provide property types such as Text, Number, Select, Multi-select, Date, Person, and File for table-style information management.	Adobe Acrobat mainly provides PDF form field properties such as date, multi-line text, image fields, and calculated fields, which are oriented to PDF forms rather than database tables.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: multiple basic field types are available in one DBSheet table. Distinct: option fields, contacts, rich text, and attachments are covered in the same workflow.	Compared with WPS: it is more focused on list columns and form-style entry.	Compared with WPS: structured input relies more on cell rules and dropdown settings.	Compared with WPS: database properties are more closely tied to workspace pages and database collaboration.	Compared with WPS: it is mainly designed for PDF form creation, not multidimensional table field management.
Official Source	—	List and library column types and options	Create an in-cell dropdown list	Database properties	PDF form fields

Overall Conclusion
WPS Basic Field Types is well suited to building structured fields in one DBSheet table. Compared with list tools, spreadsheets, workspace databases, and PDF form tools, it stays focused on everyday field setup and data entry inside a multidimensional table.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Project task tracker	Project managers, team members	Status, owner, and due date fields are not consistent	Use single-select, contact, and date fields for standardized records
2	Asset and attachment management	Operations, design, and content teams	A record needs both notes and files	Use rich text plus image and attachment fields
3	Data collection table	Admin and business support teams	Mixed number, text, and time input becomes messy	Create separate number, text, and time fields by content type
4	Customer follow-up table	Sales and support teams	Contacts, time, and notes are scattered	Use contact, time, and rich text fields in one table
5	Schedule and shift records	Coordinators and team leads	Date and time details are hard to standardize	Use date and time fields for consistent entry

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
Basic use of Basic Field Types	✅ Available	✅ Available
PDF and advanced office tools	Some features available	More advanced features available
Cloud storage and added services	Basic quota	Higher quota and more added services
AI-related tools	Some capabilities are limited	More capabilities are available, usually with usage limits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
Creating and maintaining basic fields in daily work	Free	This feature has no membership restriction and fits routine table setup
Needing more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or AI tools at the same time	WPS Premium	Suitable when you need broader office features beyond field management

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