WPS Basic Fields on Android: Introduction

WPS Basic Fields is a core field feature for entering and managing everyday data in multidimensional tables on Android; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Basic Fields in WPS Office for Android is a multidimensional table feature for entering, organizing, and displaying everyday business data. It lets you open field editing from a table header and choose from several common field types for lightweight data tables, task trackers, and registration sheets.

Core capabilities include:

Add a basic field from the table header editing entry.
Choose common field types such as text, number, single select, multi-select, date, contact, rich text, image and attachment, and time.
Configure field properties before saving.
Change an existing field type later when the table structure needs adjustment.

It works well for information collection, project tracking, contact management, and file archiving. It helps reduce manual table restructuring and makes different kinds of data easier to enter and review.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	A network connection is recommended when opening online multidimensional tables, syncing contacts, or uploading attachments
Other	You need access to an editable multidimensional table; storage or file permissions may be required for images and attachments

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter a multidimensional table, tap any header, and confirm that the Edit and Field Type entries are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On Android, WPS multidimensional tables let you open field editing from a header and create text, number, single select, multi-select, date, contact, rich text, image and attachment, and time fields.	Microsoft Lists supports list column types such as text, multiple lines of text, number, choice, date and time, and person, with formatted text options in lists.	Google Sheets supports dropdown lists through data validation and also supports multi-select dropdowns; official developer documentation also covers date and checkbox validation rules.	Notion database properties include Text, Number, Select, Multi-select, Date, Person, and File for structured records.	Adobe Acrobat mainly provides PDF form fields such as date, multi-line text, image fields, and calculated fields, which is a weaker equivalent for table-style field management.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Android workflow is built around multidimensional table field management. Distinct: One entry can cover text, option, date, contact, rich text, and attachment-style fields.	Compared with WPS: The official capability is centered on Microsoft Lists column management rather than the same multidimensional table workflow on Android.	Compared with WPS: The official capability is more focused on spreadsheet cell validation and dropdown control, not the same native field system for contacts and attachments.	Compared with WPS: Database property types are broad, but the product form is a workspace database rather than the same Android multidimensional table editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is mainly designed for PDF forms, 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
If you need to manage table fields directly on Android, WPS provides a workflow that is closer to day-to-day multidimensional table editing. Microsoft Lists and Notion also support structured fields, but their product forms differ, while Adobe Acrobat is mainly aimed at PDF forms rather than the same type of table field management.

Source: Microsoft List and library column types and options; Google Create an in-cell dropdown list; Notion Database properties; Adobe PDF form fields

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Pain Point	How It Helps
1	Customer information logging	Sales and operations teams	Contact details, dates, and notes are recorded separately	Use text, contact, date, and rich text fields in one table
2	Project task tracking	Project members	Statuses and time points are hard to standardize	Use single select, multi-select, date, and time fields to organize tasks
3	Asset and attachment archiving	Content teams	Images and files are scattered across chats	Use image and attachment fields to keep related files together
4	Daily data collection	Team admins	Different data types are mixed in one column	Plan field types first, then enter each kind of data in the matching field
5	Table structure adjustment	Table maintainers	Existing fields no longer fit the table	Reopen field editing and change the field type when needed

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic Fields usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template downloads	Limited	More advanced templates and content
AI features	Limited access for some features	Includes AI features with usage limits described on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday field creation and maintenance	Free	The feature itself has no membership restriction and is suitable for regular data entry and management
Need more cloud storage, templates, or broader capabilities	WPS Premium	Suitable when you also need more storage, template resources, or additional advanced features

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