WPS Matrix Question on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Question is the matrix-question setup feature in Smart Forms relay workflows on macOS; 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	All listed tasks are available directly
Version limits	None specified	Use WPS Office in a supported macOS environment

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Question is a question-type setup feature in Smart Forms relay workflows in WPS Office for macOS. It helps organizers arrange options in rows and columns within one question so they can manage prompts, options, and display structure in one place.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Question entry: go to the form editor, enter the relay module, and find the Matrix Question option.
Set up Matrix Question content: fill in the question content and adjust related settings in the editing panel.
Preview the Matrix Question result: check the display result before saving.
Edit an existing Matrix Question: reopen the question later, update the content, and save again.

This feature fits surveys, registrations, feedback collection, and multi-criteria rating scenarios where a row-and-column structure can make responses easier to organize.

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	A network connection is recommended when opening Smart Forms, previewing, or publishing relay content
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editing interface and permission to edit the current form

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer from the official page and complete the installation as prompted
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the relay and Matrix Question entry points are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Forms relay workflows on macOS, WPS provides a Matrix Question entry for setup, preview, and saving within the editing flow.	Microsoft Forms supports Likert questions, which organize statements and scale options in rows and columns for surveys and ratings.	Google Forms supports Multiple choice grid and Checkbox grid question types for row-and-column question layouts.	Notion Forms connects questions to database properties and supports general form building, editing, preview, and sharing workflows.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on online form publishing, filling, and signing in web-based workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS keeps matrix-question setup inside the Smart Forms relay editing flow, which is convenient for creating, previewing, and revising in one place.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft clearly supports Likert questions, but its official workflow is centered on general forms rather than a relay-style form flow.	Compared with WPS: Google offers both single-choice and multi-select grid styles; WPS is more focused on matrix-question setup inside relay workflows.	Compared with WPS: Notion has stronger database linkage, but official guidance notes that creating and customizing forms is limited to desktop and web apps.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is oriented more toward web forms and e-sign workflows than relay-style matrix-question editing.
Official Source	—	Create a form with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms	Create web forms in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to set up a matrix question quickly in a Smart Forms relay workflow on macOS, WPS offers a more focused in-flow editing path. If you need broader survey grids, database-connected forms, or web signing workflows, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat each cover different adjacent needs.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Matrix Question helps
1	Satisfaction surveys	Team leads, event organizers	Multiple rating items need to be collected in one question	Use a matrix layout to group rating dimensions and options
2	Course feedback	Teachers, trainers	Adding each evaluation item one by one is inefficient	Build one matrix question to show multiple evaluation items together
3	Registration collection	Community managers, project owners	Responses need to be collected across several conditions	Organize row-and-column options in one structured question
4	Internal reviews	Department leads, collaboration teams	Several targets need to be compared in one response area	Set up the matrix question first, then preview before publishing
5	Recurring questionnaires	Admin teams, HR teams, class organizers	Questions often need later updates	Reopen the existing matrix question and revise it directly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic Smart Forms Matrix Question setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Partially limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and some extra benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create and adjust matrix questions in relay workflows	Free	The documented feature flow does not show a membership requirement for these tasks
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader advanced features	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who work across multiple WPS components regularly

Membership purchase: Subscribe to WPS Premium