WPS Multidimensional Rich Text Field on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 22, 2026

WPS Multidimensional Rich Text Field on macOS helps you store and organize formatted long-form content in table records; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks2Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership2Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Multidimensional Rich Text Field is a built-in field type in WPS on macOS for storing long-form content inside table records with formatting.

Core capabilities include:

  • Create a rich text field so a table can include a dedicated column for detailed descriptions.
  • Edit rich text content with formatting such as bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, headings, lists, links, and images.

This feature is useful for project notes, progress tracking, detailed remarks, and knowledge records that need clearer structure inside a table view.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
NetworkUsually not required for basic local editing; recommended when syncing data or inserting online content
OtherAccess to WPS multidimensional tables and permission to edit the target table

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Verification after installationOpen WPS Office → open a multidimensional table → confirm that Rich Text appears in the field type list

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryWPS multidimensional tables support a rich text field for long content with text styles, heading levels, lists, links, and images inside a cell.Microsoft Loop supports text formatting, headings, checklists, links, and Markdown conversion, but the public page does not describe a table-field configuration equivalent to a rich text record field.Google Sheets supports rich text in cells, including styled text runs and links within a cell value.Notion data sources support a rich_text property for database columns.Adobe Acrobat text form fields support multi-line input and rich text formatting.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: WPS combines field creation and in-cell rich text editing in the same multidimensional table workflow, which fits record-based management well.Compared with WPS: more focused on collaborative page content and text blocks, with no clear public description of an equivalent rich text table field.Compared with WPS: focused on spreadsheet cell styling rather than a dedicated record-detail field type.Compared with WPS: supports a rich_text database property, but the public reference focuses more on schema and property types than on in-field editing tools.Compared with WPS: mainly targets PDF form fields rather than multidimensional table records.
Official SourceKeyboard shortcuts for Microsoft LoopClass RichTextValueData source propertiesField properties for form components in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
WPS Multidimensional Rich Text Field is a practical fit for record-based table workflows that need both structured data and detailed formatted notes in one place. Compared with document blocks, spreadsheet cell styling, or PDF form fields, it is closer to a field-and-record management scenario.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow this feature helps
1Project progress notesProject managers and team leadsLong updates are hard to read in plain textUse headings and lists in a rich text field to organize stage updates
2Task remarksTeam members and collaboratorsCell notes become scattered and hard to scanAdd emphasis, links, and lists inside the same record
3Knowledge recordsOperations, product, and support teamsStructured explanations need to stay with table dataStore long descriptions and references in a dedicated field
4Customer follow-up detailsSales and service teamsBackground notes are too long for short text fieldsKeep multi-paragraph notes directly in each record
5Export preparationTeams preparing archivesFormatting may change after exportReview and organize content before export and keep the original table as reference

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFreeWPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps
Basic use of multidimensional rich text fields
Some advanced PDF and AI featuresLimited or partially available depending on the pageMore access or broader availability
Cloud storage and template benefitsBasic quotaHigher quota and more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Use caseRecommended planWhy
You mainly need to create and edit rich text fields in multidimensional tablesFreeThe feature description shows no membership restriction for this workflow
You also need broader PDF, AI, or extended account benefitsWPS PremiumBetter suited for users with ongoing needs beyond basic table editing

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page