WPS Insert Control on macOS lets you add rich text controls and drop-down selection controls in WPS Docs collaboration mode; this guide covers 5 core tasks, with 5 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 5 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 5 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Platform | macOS | For WPS Docs collaboration mode on Mac |
About This Feature
Overview
Insert Control is a document control feature in WPS Office for Mac within WPS Docs collaboration mode. It helps you insert editable rich text controls and drop-down selection controls to build fillable forms and reusable document templates.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert a rich text control for editable text areas.
- Insert a drop-down selection control for predefined choices.
- Insert controls from different entry points, including the Insert tab and the Home tab.
- Set control properties such as title and tag.
- Delete controls that are no longer needed.
This feature is useful for form templates, collaborative document filling, and standardized information collection.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS environment that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended for collaboration mode |
| Other | You need access to a WPS Docs collaborative document and permission to edit it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, open a WPS Docs collaborative document, and confirm that the control entry is available under Insert or Home |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports inserting rich text controls and drop-down selection controls in WPS Docs collaboration mode on macOS, with options to edit properties or remove controls. | Word supports fillable forms with content controls such as rich text, check boxes, date pickers, and drop-down lists. | Google Docs supports smart chips, placeholder chips, and dropdowns for lightweight structured collaboration. | Notion Forms creates forms from databases and supports question types, dropdown display, and response collection. | Acrobat supports fillable PDF forms with text boxes, drop-down lists, radio buttons, checkboxes, and other form fields. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can insert rich text and drop-down controls directly inside a collaborative document editing flow, which fits document template editing and form drafting. | Compared with WPS: Word offers more control types, but common setup often depends on the Developer tab and a more form-building-oriented workflow. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs is more focused on smart chips and lightweight dropdown interactions than traditional document control property editing. | Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database-backed form collection than in-document control editing in a word-processing layout. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more focused on PDF form distribution and collection than inline control editing in a collaborative document. |
| Official Source | — | Create a form in Word | Insert smart chips in Google Docs | Forms | PDF forms help |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to insert and maintain text controls or drop-down controls directly inside a collaborative document, WPS follows a document-first workflow that is easy to continue editing. If your main goal is database form collection or PDF form distribution, the other products may fit those scenarios more closely.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Pain Point | How Insert Control Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Building fillable forms | Admin staff, teachers, team leads | Document fields need consistent input | Insert rich text controls and drop-down selection controls |
| 2 | Standardizing templates | Template maintainers | Template fields are inconsistent | Use controls to define fixed fill-in areas |
| 3 | Collecting information in collaboration | Project members and collaborators | Multi-user input can become inconsistent | Add controls in a collaborative document in advance |
| 4 | Adjusting document fields | Editors | Existing controls need updated titles or tags | Use property settings to revise control details |
| 5 | Cleaning up unused fields | Template maintainers | Extra controls remain in the document | Delete controls that are no longer needed |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert rich text controls | Yes | Yes |
| Insert drop-down selection controls | Yes | Yes |
| Basic document editing | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced PDF and additional value-added tools | Available within the free scope shown on the pricing page | Includes more advanced tools and extended benefits |
| Cloud storage and selected value-added services | Basic quota | Higher quota or more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily control insertion and collaborative document editing | Free | This feature itself has no membership restriction in the provided workflow, so it fits routine form and template work |
| Broader advanced office needs or extended services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more advanced tools, cloud storage, or additional benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page