Use WPS Multidimensional Multiple Choice Field with 4 how-to topics, all available without membership, and jump to each workflow from the index below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create a multiple choice field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Add and edit options | Free |
| 3 | 3. Bulk edit options | Free |
| 4 | 4. Allow new options while filling | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create a multiple choice field
Entry point: Click the + button on the right side of the header, then choose Multiple Choice
- Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
- Select Multiple Choice from the field type list.
- Enter a field name.
- Click OK to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new multiple choice field column appears in the table.
- Next action available: You can open field settings and continue managing options.
Tips While Using
- Use a field name that matches the real classification purpose so it is easier to filter and identify later.
2. Add and edit options
Entry point: Right-click the field title, choose Field Settings, then go to the option list area
- Right-click the multiple choice field title and select Field Settings.
- In the option list area, click + Add Option to add a new option.
- Click the square button in front of an option to change its display color.
- Continue adding or adjusting option content as needed.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The option list shows the new or updated options.
- Next action available: These options can be selected directly in cells.
Tips While Using
- Keep enough color contrast between options so tags are easier to recognize quickly.
3. Bulk edit options
Entry point: Right-click the field title, choose Field Settings, then click Bulk Edit
- Right-click the multiple choice field title and select Field Settings.
- Click the Bulk Edit button in the option list.
- Enter one option name per line, or paste multiple lines into the text box.
- Click OK to save.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The system creates multiple options line by line.
- Next action available: The new options can be used immediately for entry and filtering.
Tips While Using
- Before bulk import, standardize naming to avoid duplicate or near-duplicate tags.
4. Allow new options while filling
Entry point: Right-click the field title, choose Field Settings, then turn on Allow adding options while filling
- Right-click the field title and select Field Settings.
- Turn on Allow adding options while filling.
- Enter content that is not already in the preset options when filling a cell.
- Add that content as a new option and continue using it.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: New content can be added to the option list during entry.
- Next action available: Later records can reuse the newly added option.
Tips While Using
- If your team needs consistent tag naming, review newly added options regularly and standardize them.