WPS Gender on macOS is a single-choice field setup feature in Smart Forms relay workflows; it includes 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 |
About This Feature
Overview
Gender is a field configuration feature in the Smart Forms relay workflow in WPS Office for Mac. It is used to add and manage a gender field inside a form.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Gender entry point in the relay editor.
- Set and confirm the Gender configuration in the editing panel.
- Edit the Gender field again after a relay has already been created.
This feature fits sign-up collection, basic profile collection, activity relays, and lightweight survey scenarios. It helps creators add a single-choice information field quickly and review the result before publishing.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, saving changes, or publishing a relay |
| Other | Signing in with a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features |
Download & Installation
Before using the Gender feature, install WPS Office on your Mac and open the Smart Forms editor.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Relay module and the Gender option are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Gender field entry point in Smart Forms relay editing, with panel-based setup and preview confirmation. | Microsoft Forms lets users edit single-choice question options in a form, including after sharing, though earlier responses may be grouped differently after label changes. | Google Forms supports multiple choice questions, required settings, and an optional Other choice for basic gender selection questions. | Notion Forms supports multiple choice or dropdown questions, required settings, and links questions to database properties. | Adobe Acrobat Sign uses radio buttons for single-choice fields and is suited to signature or PDF form workflows. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: the setup path stays inside the relay editing flow, which helps users configure and preview the field in one place. Distinct: the workflow is centered on Smart Forms relay creation. | Compared with WPS: it supports editing options after sharing, but response handling after label changes may require export and later analysis. | Compared with WPS: it offers broader general form question types, while relay-style editing is not shown on the cited page. | Compared with WPS: it has stronger database linkage, but form creation and customization are focused on desktop and web apps. | Compared with WPS: it is more focused on signing and PDF form field design than relay-style information collection. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms option editing | Google Forms question types | Notion Forms | Adobe Acrobat Sign radio buttons |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Gender is a practical fit for users who are already building Smart Forms relay workflows and want a focused setup path for a single-choice field. If you need broader survey design, database-connected forms, or PDF signing forms, the other products provide strengths in those areas.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event registration collection | Event organizers | Need to collect basic participant profile details quickly | Add a Gender field in the relay and complete the setup |
| 2 | Class or community relays | Teachers and community managers | Need a consistent field format instead of free-text answers | Use the Gender field for single-choice collection |
| 3 | Lightweight survey creation | Everyday office users | Need to add a basic demographic field to a form | Configure the Gender field in the editing panel and preview it |
| 4 | Updating an existing relay | Form maintainers | Need to revise a field after creation | Reopen the editor and adjust the Gender configuration |
| 5 | Pre-publish review | Form creators | Want to confirm the field display before release | Preview the result before confirming and saving |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Gender field setup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Standard editing flow in Smart Forms | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Extended PDF editing and conversion benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced features are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or higher depending on plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily relay creation and basic information collection | Free | The Gender feature itself has no membership restriction and can be used directly |
| Broader needs for PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI-related features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users who need more office features beyond this form field |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page