WPS Filter on macOS: Introduction

WPS Filter is a record-filtering feature in multi-dimensional tables on macOS; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Filter in WPS Office for Mac is a built-in data viewing feature for multi-dimensional tables. It helps you show only the records that match your conditions and hide records that are not needed for the current view.

Core capabilities include:

Add a single filter condition to narrow records by field and rule.
Combine multiple filter conditions with all-match or any-match logic.
Keep filter settings in the current view configuration for later use.
Hide unmatched records without deleting the original data.

This feature is useful for project tracking, customer list review, status follow-up, and shared team views.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local filtering; keep a connection for collaboration and view syncing when needed
Other	Open a multi-dimensional table with records first, and make sure you have the required view access or editing permission

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation	Download the Mac installer, complete the setup, and sign in after launch to use multi-dimensional table features
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a multi-dimensional table, and confirm that the Filter entry is visible on the toolbar

Source: WPS download center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In multi-dimensional tables on macOS, WPS lets you add filter conditions by field, combine multiple conditions, and switch between all-match and any-match logic for live results.	Excel can filter a range or table by text, number, and other criteria, and filters across columns are additive.	Google Sheets supports filters by condition or value, and also supports saved filter settings and filter views.	Notion databases support advanced filters, nested filter groups, and AND / OR logic for database views.	Adobe official documentation focuses on extracting table data from PDFs into Excel for analysis instead of native spreadsheet-style filtering.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS keeps field selection, condition setup, and value input in one filter panel, and it lets you switch between all-match and any-match logic while keeping the current view configuration.	Compared with WPS: Excel offers mature filtering, but its common workflow is centered on worksheet ranges and tables.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets supports filters and filter views, with a stronger focus on online spreadsheet collaboration.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more database-view oriented and is not a traditional cell-based spreadsheet experience.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is better suited to PDF data extraction before analysis in spreadsheet tools, so it does not provide a close native equivalent.
Official Source	WPS Spreadsheet filtering help	Filter data in a range or table in Excel	Sort and filter your data	Using advanced database filters	Acrobat Services API data analysis

Overall Conclusion
If you want to filter records directly in a multi-dimensional table on macOS, WPS provides a straightforward workflow for field-based filtering and combined conditions. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets also offer mature filtering for spreadsheet work, while Notion is better suited to database views and Adobe focuses more on PDF-to-spreadsheet analysis workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main issue	How Filter helps
1	Review tasks by status	Project managers and team members	Too many records make pending items hard to find	Use a single-field filter to show only the target status
2	Screen customers with combined rules	Sales and operations teams	Records need to be narrowed by region, stage, or owner at the same time	Add multiple filter conditions and choose the logic relationship
3	Keep a stable team view	Collaborators and view owners	Different members need the same filtered record set	Save filter settings in the current view configuration
4	Check unusual records	Data coordinators	It is hard to locate records outside the expected range	Use conditions such as greater than, less than, or contains
5	Protect shared view settings	View owners	Other collaborators may change the current filtered view	Set filters and use Lock Now to prevent changes to the current view settings

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Based on the current feature scope, Filter itself does not require membership. If you also need more advanced office features, choose between the free plan and a membership plan based on your work needs.

Feature item	Free users	WPS Premium
Multi-dimensional table filtering	✅ Available	✅ Available
Multiple filter conditions	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other advanced office features	Available according to the product's current free scope	Available according to the selected subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily record review and organization	Free	The Filter feature in this guide is available directly and fits basic data screening
Broader advanced office needs in one account	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want to extend your access to more advanced features under a subscription plan

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