WPS Form is a worksheet form control feature in WPS Spreadsheets; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Recommended version | Latest WPS Office for Windows | Helps ensure the Developer Tools entry and control options are visible |
About This Feature
Overview
Form is an interactive worksheet control feature in WPS Spreadsheets. It lets you add controls such as buttons, checkboxes, option buttons, list boxes, combo boxes, and scroll bars to a worksheet so you can build data entry layouts and simple interactive forms.
Core capabilities include:
- Insert form controls in a worksheet from the Developer Tools area.
- Place and size controls by drawing them directly on the sheet.
- Use controls together with cells to capture or display results.
- Build lightweight data entry panels and interactive worksheet layouts.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | Latest WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | No mandatory internet connection is required for local form control insertion and use |
| Other | If you need automation behavior tied to controls, enable macros as needed and make sure the workbook is editable |
Download & Installation
Before using Form, install WPS Office for Windows and open WPS Spreadsheets.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Spreadsheets, open any workbook, and confirm that the Developer Tools entry is available from the Tools area |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides worksheet form controls in WPS Spreadsheets, including buttons, checkboxes, option buttons, list boxes, combo boxes, and scroll bars for worksheet interaction and data entry. | Word can create fillable forms from the Developer tab with content controls such as check boxes, text boxes, date pickers, combo boxes, and drop-down lists, with a stronger focus on document forms. | Google Forms focuses on online forms and surveys, with multiple question types, templates, branching, sharing, and response analysis rather than worksheet-embedded controls. | Notion Forms is connected to databases, maps questions to database properties, and is designed for collecting and organizing responses online. | Acrobat creates fillable PDF forms from blank PDFs or existing documents and supports text boxes, drop-down lists, radio buttons, checkboxes, list boxes, and more. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: controls are placed directly on the spreadsheet canvas, which fits worksheet-based data entry. Distinct: the source feature information shows no membership restriction for using this feature. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Word focuses on document content controls instead of spreadsheet canvas controls. | Compared with WPS: Google Forms is stronger for link-based distribution and online response collection, not for placing controls inside a worksheet grid. | Compared with WPS: Notion Forms is stronger for database-backed online collection and response management, not for spreadsheet control layout. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat is stronger for PDF form creation, distribution, and collection workflows than worksheet-based input panels. |
| Official Source | — | Create a form in Word | Google Forms product page | Notion Forms | PDF forms help |
Overall Conclusion: If you want to place controls directly inside a spreadsheet and work with cells in the same sheet, WPS Form fits that workflow well. If your main goal is online survey distribution, database-backed intake, or PDF form collection, the other products are more specialized for those scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main need | How Form helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data registration sheet | Admin and operations teams | Enter repeated options quickly in a worksheet | Use checkboxes, list boxes, and combo boxes to build an input area |
| 2 | Approval selection panel | Team leads and coordinators | Show selection results clearly in a sheet | Insert option buttons or checkboxes and pair them with cells |
| 3 | Demo-style interactive sheet | Trainers and instructors | Show clickable controls in a spreadsheet | Use buttons and scroll bars to build a simple interactive layout |
| 4 | Simple parameter panel | Data processing users | Adjust inputs through controls | Place combo boxes and list boxes in a worksheet panel |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Insert and use Form controls | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools | Limited or partial access | Broader access |
| Cloud storage and added benefits | Basic quota | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to insert and use worksheet form controls | Free | The feature information shows no membership restriction for Form |
| You also need broader PDF, cloud, or other value-added tools | WPS Premium | Better suited to users with wider cross-module office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page