WPS Email is an email setup feature in the Smart Form relay workflow; 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Email is used in the Smart Form relay workflow to set up and manage email information, making it easier to add contact details during form creation and confirm the setup before publishing or further editing.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Email entry: go to the Relay section in the form editor and open the Email option.
- Configure and save Email settings: complete the settings in the editing panel, preview the result, and confirm the changes.
This feature is suitable for event sign-ups, internal registration, information collection, and other workflows that need email details in a relay-style form.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, saving changes, or publishing content |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Form related workflows |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open the Smart Form editing interface, and confirm that the Relay module and Email entry are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the Smart Form relay workflow, WPS provides an Email entry that lets you open the editor, adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm the setup. | Microsoft Forms lets you share forms and collect responses. In organization scenarios, it can record respondent information and supports sending forms by email or link. | Google Forms supports creating forms, collecting responses, and sharing forms by email, link, or embed. | Notion Forms connects forms to databases, supports question setup and sharing, and can capture respondent-related information. | Adobe Acrobat forms support form fields and an email submit button for sending completed PDF forms. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Email setup entry is placed directly in the relay editing workflow, so setup and confirmation happen in one creation flow. Distinct: The path from entry to save is compact for quick configuration. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on general form distribution and response collection, with email-related behavior tied to audience settings and sharing methods. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on general online form creation and sharing, while email collection is usually handled through form settings or sharing options. | Compared with WPS: It emphasizes database-connected forms and sharing permissions, with respondent identity tied to database properties and sharing settings. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on PDF form fields and submit actions rather than a relay-style form editing flow. |
| Official Source | — | Send a form and collect responses | Google Forms | Forms | Advanced form fields |
Overall Conclusion
If you need to configure email details inside a relay-style form workflow, WPS keeps the entry point close to the creation steps. Other products also support form collection or email-related workflows, but they focus more on general form sharing, database-connected forms, or PDF submission.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event registration relay | Event organizers | Need to keep email details for follow-up contact | Open Email in Relay and complete the setup |
| 2 | Internal information collection | Admin staff or team leads | Need to collect participant email addresses in one place | Configure email settings in the editing panel and save |
| 3 | Community notification signup | Operations staff | Need email details for later notices or confirmations | Add email-related setup in the relay workflow |
| 4 | Course registration | Teachers or training organizers | Need email records for class notices | Configure Email before publishing the relay |
| 5 | Simple survey registration | General office users | Want to keep contact email details in the form | Open the Email entry and preview the result before saving |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Email setup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core WPS Office features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced PDF, AI, and extended tools | Some features are limited | Broader access is available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional relay creation with email setup | Free | This feature has no membership restriction in the current workflow |
| Broader office work with more advanced tools | WPS Premium | Suitable if you also need more PDF, AI, or extended office capabilities |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page