WPS Hyperlink Field on macOS lets you store and display clickable links in multidimensional tables; 3 core tasks are covered, 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
Hyperlink Field is a field type in WPS multidimensional tables on macOS. It is used to store web links or document links and display them as clickable content in cells. It supports custom display text and works well for organizing external references, citing online documents, managing resource URLs, and creating quick jump points inside a table.
Its main capabilities include:
- Creating a Hyperlink Field to add a dedicated link column to a table.
- Entering a link address and display text in a cell to generate a clickable link.
- Changing the field display style between hyperlink view and button view.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office for macOS normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for macOS |
| Network | Creating fields and editing local content do not require a constant connection; opening online links requires internet access |
| Other | You need access to a multidimensional table and permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the macOS installer package and complete setup with the installation prompts |
| Post-installation check | Open a WPS multidimensional table and confirm that the Hyperlink field type appears when adding a new field |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In multidimensional tables, WPS can create a Hyperlink Field, accept both a target address and display text, and switch the field between hyperlink and button styles. | Word supports creating and editing hyperlinks, and Word field codes include a Hyperlink field for links to web pages, files, email addresses, and locations in a document. | Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides support adding, updating, and removing links; Google Sheets also supports links to cell ranges. | Notion supports page links, block links, and web page link mentions, with backlink navigation across linked pages. | Acrobat supports adding links to PDFs and can point them to web pages, page views, or defined destinations. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: hyperlink handling is managed as a dedicated table field, which is convenient for structured link records. Distinct: the same field can be shown as a hyperlink or as a button for clearer table presentation. | Compared with WPS: hyperlink features are centered on document editing and field-code workflows rather than field-based table management. | Compared with WPS: link features are broad across docs and sheets, but the official guidance focuses on general link insertion instead of a dedicated field style. | Compared with WPS: link workflows are oriented toward pages and workspace navigation rather than a table field built for link data. | Compared with WPS: link editing is focused on PDFs and does not provide multidimensional table field management. |
| Official Source | — | Word field codes Create or edit a hyperlink | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Add links to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to manage link data inside a multidimensional table, WPS Hyperlink Field is better aligned with structured entry and display. Microsoft, Google, Notion, and Adobe all support links, but their official workflows focus more on documents, workspace pages, or PDF editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main pain point | How Hyperlink Field helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | External reference tracking | Project members | Reference URLs are scattered across tools | Create a Hyperlink Field to keep web pages and document links in one column |
| 2 | Online document citation | Editors and coordinators | Related documents need to be opened quickly from a table | Enter the target address and display text in each cell |
| 3 | Resource navigation panel | Team collaborators | Large tables make jump links harder to identify | Switch the field to button style for clearer click targets |
| 4 | Record-to-resource jumping | Multidimensional table users | Users need to jump from a record to an online resource | Store the destination URL in the Hyperlink Field and open it directly |
| 5 | Client or project link register | Sales and project managers | Link information is easy to miss or duplicate | Maintain link targets and display names in one standardized field |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Hyperlink Field in WPS multidimensional tables on macOS is available without a membership requirement. The WPS Office pricing page shows that the free plan includes basic features, while some advanced benefits and larger cloud storage are part of paid plans.
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use Hyperlink Field | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic document and spreadsheet editing | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional advanced benefits | Basic scope shown on the product page | More benefits based on the selected plan |
| Cloud storage and some value-added features | Basic quota | Higher quota or more features |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to create and use Hyperlink Field in multidimensional tables | Free | This feature itself does not require membership |
| You also need more cloud storage or broader value-added features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users with broader collaboration, storage, or extended feature needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
- On the purchase page, you can review available plans and choose the billing cycle that fits your needs.
Source: WPS Office pricing page