WPS Date and Time on macOS: Introduction

WPS Date and Time is a date-and-time setup feature in Smart Forms relay scenarios on macOS; this guide covers 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version guidance	No specific limit stated	Using the latest WPS Office for Mac is recommended

About This Feature

Overview

Date and Time is used in Smart Forms relay workflows to configure date- and time-related content for information collection. After you enter the form editor, you can open the relay module and edit the Date and Time item.

Core tasks include:

Open the Date and Time entry point in the relay editor.
Configure date and time settings in the editing panel.
Preview the result and confirm the setup.

This feature is useful for event sign-ups, shift scheduling, appointment collection, and other scenarios that need consistent time-related input.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac computer that can run the current WPS Office for Mac app normally
App version	The latest WPS Office for Mac version is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, saving settings, or publishing content
Other	You need access to Smart Forms and the required editing permission

Source: System requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer and follow the on-screen steps to complete installation
Post-installation check	Open WPS, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the relay area and Date and Time entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Forms relay workflows, WPS provides a Date and Time entry that lets you open the editing panel, configure settings, and preview the result.	Microsoft Forms supports a Date question with a calendar picker. Official Microsoft pages reviewed here do not clearly document a built-in time question in the same standard form flow.	Google Forms supports a Date question, can include year or time, and also provides a separate Time question.	Notion Forms connects questions to database properties and supports a Date question type for collecting date-related information.	Acrobat forms can add a date field and set date-and-time formats in field properties for PDF form workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry point is placed directly in the Smart Forms relay workflow, which helps you move from setup to preview in one editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Date selection is documented, but the official pages reviewed here are less explicit about a built-in time question in the same standard form flow.	Compared with WPS: Google documents more detailed date and time question options, but the workflow is centered on Google Forms survey editing.	Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes database-connected forms; some creation and customization actions are limited to desktop and web apps.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is oriented toward PDF form field design rather than a lightweight online relay form workflow.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms date question	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms	Acrobat form field properties

Overall Conclusion
If you want to configure date and time information inside a form-building flow, WPS keeps the entry point close to the relay setup process. If your priority is database-linked forms, PDF field design, or more granular question-type documentation, the other products may fit different workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Event registration time collection	Event organizers	Participants may submit time information in inconsistent formats	Add a Date and Time item in the relay flow to standardize input
2	Shift and duty scheduling	Team coordinators	Available dates and times need to be collected in one place	Use the Date and Time item to gather scheduling details
3	Appointment booking	Service providers	Appointment times are scattered across messages	Configure Date and Time in the form and collect responses centrally
4	Class check-in planning	Teachers and trainers	Check-in dates or time slots need to be clearly defined	Add a Date and Time item in the relay form
5	Internal relay collection	Business teams	Relay content may miss a consistent time field	Add Date and Time during editing before sharing the form

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic Date and Time setup in Smart Forms	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF, AI, and extended tools	Limited availability for some features	Broader access to more features
Cloud storage and added benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Regular relay creation with Date and Time setup	Free	No membership limit is stated for this feature, so it fits standard use
Ongoing work that also needs more PDF, AI, or extended office tools	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need broader office capabilities beyond this feature

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium