How to Use WPS Form on Windows

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How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Developer Tools

Feature entry: Tools tab → Developer Tools

1. Open WPS Spreadsheets and go to the workbook you want to edit.
2. Click Developer Tools on the Tools tab.
3. Check whether the developer-related area is now visible.

Success Criteria

• The Developer Tools area is visible.
• You can continue to the Form Controls area.

Tips While Using

• If the workbook is protected or read-only, some editing actions may be limited.

2. Choose a form control type

Feature entry: Developer Tools tab → Form Controls area

1. Open the Developer Tools area.
2. Find the Form Controls area.
3. Select the control type you need, such as a button, checkbox, option button, list box, combo box, or scroll bar.
4. Confirm that the selected control is the one you want to place on the worksheet.

Success Criteria

• A form control type is selected.
• The pointer is ready for control placement.

Tips While Using

• Different controls fit different input tasks, so decide whether you need check, single-choice, or list-based input first.

3. Draw a control on the worksheet

Feature entry: After selecting a control, drag directly on the worksheet

1. Move to the area where you want to place the control.
2. Drag with the mouse to define the control size and position.
3. Release the mouse to insert the control.
4. Repeat the same action if you need more controls.

Success Criteria

• The selected control appears on the worksheet.
• Its size and position fit the current form layout.

Tips While Using

• It helps to reserve a form area first and then place controls in a consistent layout.

4. Use controls for data entry scenarios

Feature entry: Inserted form controls on the worksheet

1. Add more controls based on the form you want to build.
2. Place controls near titles, notes, and input areas.
3. Use controls together with cells when you need to record selection results.
4. Save the workbook for later editing or sharing.

Success Criteria

• The worksheet has a basic form layout for entry or selection.
• The controls support registration, option collection, or interactive display tasks.

Tips While Using

• The feature notes mention that form controls require macros to work normally, so check macro settings when needed.