WPS Matrix Scale on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix rating setup feature in Smart Forms 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 limit	None specified	No version gate is stated for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Scale is a setup feature in the Smart Forms relay workflow in WPS for Mac. It is used to configure and manage matrix-style rating questions while editing a form. This layout is useful when you need to collect feedback across multiple rows and rating levels within one question.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry in the relay editor.
Set Matrix Scale parameters in the editing panel.
Preview and confirm the final effect before continuing.

Typical use cases include satisfaction surveys, event feedback, course evaluations, and internal opinion collection.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office for Mac
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	Keep an internet connection available when opening Smart Forms, saving settings, or publishing a relay
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Relay and Matrix Scale entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Matrix Scale entry inside the Smart Forms relay workflow, with parameter setup, preview, and confirmation in the editing flow.	Microsoft Forms provides a Likert question type that organizes statements by rows and scale options by columns.	Google Forms provides Linear scale, Multiple choice grid, and Checkbox grid question types for ratings and grid-based feedback.	Notion Forms supports multiple question types and database-connected forms for structured response collection.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on online form publishing, filling, and signing for business form collection.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Matrix Scale is placed directly in the relay creation flow, making it easier to configure, preview, and confirm within one editing context.	Compared with WPS: Likert is available, but the official page focuses on general form and quiz creation.	Compared with WPS: Scale and grid question types are available, but the product page centers on general Google Forms question types.	Compared with WPS: The official page emphasizes database-connected forms and form management rather than a dedicated matrix scale question type.	Compared with WPS: The official page focuses more on signing and business web forms than survey matrix design.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms	Create web forms in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
WPS Matrix Scale fits users who want to configure a matrix-style rating question directly inside the relay editing flow on macOS. Other products also provide form-building features, but their official pages focus on broader survey, database, or signing scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Matrix Scale helps
1	Event satisfaction collection	Event organizers	Collecting ratings across several dimensions at once	Use Matrix Scale to place multiple rating rows in one question
2	Course feedback review	Trainers and academic staff	Scoring course content and teaching performance separately	Configure the matrix and preview the result before publishing
3	Internal team surveys	Team leads	Launching structured feedback quickly	Set parameters in Smart Forms and continue with the relay workflow
4	Service quality evaluation	Operations staff	Rating several service stages with one structure	Present multiple scoring options in one matrix layout
5	Reusable survey templates	Users who run recurring surveys	Rebuilding rating questions repeatedly takes time	Open the Matrix Scale entry and configure the structure directly

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Matrix Scale setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced features and extended services	Availability varies by feature	More advanced features and extended services are available

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

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create relays and use Matrix Scale occasionally	Free	The feature description does not show a membership requirement for basic setup
You also need more advanced office features or extended services	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want broader advanced features, more cloud space, or added services

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Source: WPS Office pricing page