Use WPS Email Fields with 3 how-to topics: create an email field, enter and validate email addresses, and click an email address to compose a message; use the index below to jump to each task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create an Email Field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Enter and Validate an Email Address | Free |
| 3 | 3. Click an Email Address to Compose a Message | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create an Email Field
Entry point: + button on the right side of the table header → Field type list → Email
- Click the
+button on the right side of the table header. - Select Email from the field type list.
- Enter a field name.
- Click OK to finish creating the field.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new email field column appears in the table.
- Next action available: You can start entering email addresses in that column.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you choose another field type by mistake, the cells will not follow email field behavior.
2. Enter and Validate an Email Address
Entry point: target cell in the email field
- Click the target cell in the email field.
- Enter an email address, such as
example@wps.cn. - Press Enter to confirm the entry.
- If the format is invalid, follow the on-screen prompt and correct it before confirming again.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The entered email address appears in the cell.
- Next action available: The address is saved in the current record.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the address is missing
@or has an incomplete domain, the app prompts you to correct it.
3. Click an Email Address to Compose a Message
Entry point: a cell that already contains a valid email address
- Make sure the cell already contains a valid email address.
- Click the email address.
- Wait for the system to open the default mail client.
- Continue by adding a subject and message body in the mail app.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The default mail client opens with the recipient address filled in.
- Next action available: You can continue editing and send the message.
Tips While Using
- Environment note: If no default mail client is set on the device, clicking the address may not open a compose window directly.