WPS Bidirectional Linked Field on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 22, 2026

These FAQs focus on field usage, record visibility, and follow-up configuration so you can troubleshoot common setup questions quickly.

FAQ

Does a bidirectional linked field use two columns?

  1. Yes. A bidirectional linked field creates one linked field in the current table and another in the target table.
  2. If you only need one-way reference, a one-way linked field may use less field space.
  3. It is helpful to confirm whether both tables need visible linked records before you design the table structure.
  1. Open the field title menu and select Field Settings.
  2. Check whether the available linked record range is set to Selected records.
  3. If you use records that match conditions or a specified view, confirm that the target records actually meet the condition or appear in that view.

Can I use a bidirectional linked field with other fields?

  1. Yes.
  2. It can work together with lookup references and summary fields.
  3. After the relationship is created, you can continue to reference or summarize related data.

Can I change the settings after creating the field?

  1. Yes, you can adjust the field after it is created.
  2. Right-click the field title and select Field Settings.
  3. Update the record range, multiple-record option, or related settings, then save the changes.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Bidirectional Linked FieldA field type that creates a relationship between the current table and a target table, while generating linked fields on both sides.
All recordsA range setting that allows linked values to be selected from all records in the target table.
Selected recordsA range setting that limits linked values to records that match conditions or belong to a specified view.
Lookup referenceA feature that pulls field information from related records after a relationship is created.
Summary fieldA field that aggregates or counts data based on linked results.