WPS Checkbox Field on macOS: Introduction

WPS Checkbox Field on macOS helps you track checked and unchecked states in a database-style table; this guide covers 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

About This Feature

Overview

Checkbox Field is a field type in WPS Office for Mac database-style tables. It lets you switch each record between checked and unchecked states, which is useful for task completion tracking, approval confirmation, and simple on or off controls.

Core capabilities include:

Create a checkbox field: add a new field and choose the checkbox type.
Toggle checkbox status: click a cell to check or uncheck it.
Set a default checked state: apply a preset checked value to new records.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	No mandatory connection is required for local checkbox editing; sign-in, sync, and collaboration features need internet access
Other	You need access to the target table and permission to edit its fields

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the table view, and confirm that Checkbox appears in the field type list

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a checkbox field inside a database-style table, supports direct check or uncheck actions, and supports a default checked setting for new records.	Microsoft Forms Choice questions can allow multiple answers, but the feature is mainly designed for form collection rather than ongoing table records.	Google Forms includes a Checkboxes question type for multiple answers and supports response rules such as minimum or maximum selections.	Notion databases include a Checkbox property that indicates true or false and works well for lightweight status tracking.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides checkbox fields for forms, including grouped options, default checked values, and required settings.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the checkbox stays directly in each table record for ongoing status management. Distinct: a default checked setting helps standardize new records.	Compared with WPS: more focused on survey or quiz submission flows than editable table records.	Compared with WPS: stronger for collecting responses than for maintaining long-term record status inside a table.	Compared with WPS: also supports status marking, but it is positioned as a general workspace database property.	Compared with WPS: more focused on PDF and signing workflows than record management in a database-style table.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms quiz choices	Google Forms question types	Notion database properties	Adobe Acrobat Sign checkboxes

Overall Conclusion
If your work depends on updating record status over time, WPS Checkbox Field fits daily table management more directly. The other products also support checkbox-related features, but they are more commonly centered on forms, workspace databases, or PDF signing flows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How Checkbox Field Helps
1	Task completion tracking	Project members	Mark whether work is finished	Use a checkbox field to store complete or incomplete status
2	Approval confirmation records	Admin and operations teams	Record whether an item has been confirmed	Check the record when confirmation is complete
3	Process switch control	Team managers	Show whether a setting is enabled	Use the checkbox field as a simple on or off marker
4	Batch inspection lists	QA and support teams	Update many records quickly	Check cells one by one or in sequence during review
5	Default status for new records	Table maintainers	Avoid repeating the same initial setting	Turn on the default checked option for the field

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic use of checkbox fields in database-style tables	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and conversion tools	Some features available	✅ More features available
Cloud storage and multi-device collaboration	1 GB cloud storage	20 GB cloud storage or higher sharing-plan benefits
AI office features	Limited access for some features	✅ Broader access to AI features

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need checkbox status tracking in a table	Free	Checkbox field usage itself is suitable for everyday lightweight management
You also need more PDF, cloud, or AI capabilities	WPS Premium	A better fit for broader personal or team productivity needs

WPS membership center: Subscribe now