WPS Query View on Windows: Introduction

WPS Query View is a data retrieval view in Multi-Dimensional Tables; 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limits	None stated	Available where Multi-Dimensional Tables are supported in WPS Office

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Query View on Windows is a data retrieval view in Multi-Dimensional Tables that helps you find matching records from large datasets and display the results in a separate view.

Key capabilities include:

Search data by conditions and display a result set for faster record lookup.
Combine conditions across multiple fields for more detailed queries.
Keep query results synced with source data changes for ongoing review.

Common use cases include project tracking, customer record lookup, and task filtering. It helps reduce manual searching and keeps multi-condition results easier to review.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection for local queries; sign-in, sync, or online collaboration requires internet access
Other	Access to a file or workspace that contains a Multi-Dimensional Table

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Before using Query View, install the WPS Office desktop app for Windows and make sure you can open a Multi-Dimensional Table.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, open a Multi-Dimensional Table, and confirm that the Query View entry is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Creates a separate query view in Multi-Dimensional Tables, supports condition-based retrieval, cross-field queries, and synced results when source data changes.	Microsoft Lists supports creating and saving list views with filtering, sorting, grouping, and column display options.	Google Sheets supports filters and filter views, including saved filter views and view-specific filtering.	Notion databases support multiple views with filters, sorts, groups, and database search.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF text search, multi-PDF search, and indexing rather than structured table query views.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: displays query results as a separate view inside the same Multi-Dimensional Table. Distinct: results stay synced with source data changes for continued review.	Compared with WPS: emphasizes saved list views and list organization, but the official page focuses on view management rather than a dedicated query-result view.	Compared with WPS: strong for spreadsheet filtering and saved filter views, but it is centered on filtering sheet ranges rather than a dedicated query view for structured records.	Compared with WPS: flexible database views with filters and search, but it is positioned more as database organization and presentation.	Compared with WPS: centered on document search instead of structured table queries.
Official Source	—	Create, change, or delete a view of a list or library	Sort & filter your data	Views, filters, sorts & groups	Searching PDFs

Overall Conclusion
If your main task is querying records inside a Multi-Dimensional Table and keeping the results available as a separate view, WPS Query View is closer to that workflow. The alternatives provide filtering, saved views, or search, but their official documentation highlights different product goals.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Query View helps
1	Customer record lookup	Sales teams, support teams	Too many records to search manually	Query by multiple fields to find customer information faster
2	Project task lookup	Project managers, team members	Task records are scattered across large tables	Query by owner, status, or other fields to narrow results
3	Data review	Operations teams, analysts	Need to revisit similar records repeatedly	Keep a separate query view and review synced results
4	Table troubleshooting	Managers, coordinators	Hard to locate target items in large datasets	Reduce the result set with query conditions and review it in one place
5	Collaborative data review	Team collaborators	Source data changes over time	Use a query result view that updates with source data

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Query View usage	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Writer / Spreadsheet / Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Limited by feature	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan
AI tools	Some features are limited	Broader access depending on plan

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

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need Query View and core office features	Free	Query View has no membership limit in this feature guide and is suitable for everyday lookup tasks
You also need more PDF, cloud, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better fit for users who need broader advanced office capabilities

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Source: WPS Office pricing page