WPS Multiple Fill-in Blanks is a configuration feature for relay-style smart forms on macOS; 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 | All tasks in this guide are available directly |
| Version guidance | No specific limit stated | Using the latest WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
About This Feature
Overview
Multiple Fill-in Blanks is used in WPS Smart Forms relay scenarios to organize segmented input within one form item. When you create or edit a relay form, you can open the related configuration panel, adjust settings, preview the result, and save the updated setup.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Multiple Fill-in Blanks entry and enter the relay editing flow.
- Configure the related settings and preview the result.
- Save the updated setup for later relay data collection.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | A stable connection is recommended when opening smart forms, saving settings, or publishing updates |
| Other | Access to the form editor and permission to edit the target form |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation | Download the Mac installer, complete setup, and sign in to your account |
| Post-install check | Open WPS, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Relay and Multiple Fill-in Blanks entries are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Multiple Fill-in Blanks entry inside Smart Forms relay editing, with setup, preview, and save actions. | Microsoft Forms supports branching logic that sends respondents to later questions based on answers, and Microsoft notes that branching can only go to a consecutive question. | Google Forms supports sending respondents to different sections based on answers, and Google notes that this is available only for Multiple choice and Dropdown questions. | Notion Forms lets users create forms connected to databases, and conditional logic is available on Business and Enterprise plans. | Adobe Acrobat web forms let users create online forms, choose participant roles, save the form, and publish it with a URL or embed code. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: The setup flow stays inside relay editing, so you can configure, preview, and save segmented input in one place. | Compared with WPS: Focuses on branching paths between questions rather than a relay-style segmented input setup flow. | Compared with WPS: Focuses on section routing and has question-type limits for answer-based navigation. | Compared with WPS: Strong database connection and form customization, but conditional logic depends on higher-tier plans. | Compared with WPS: Better aligned with published web forms and e-sign workflows than relay-style form item setup. |
| Official Source | — | Use branching logic in Microsoft Forms | Show questions based on answers | Forms | Create web forms in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS is a practical fit when you want to configure segmented input directly inside a relay editing workflow. The other products focus more on branching, section routing, database-backed forms, or published web forms for different form-building scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event sign-up relay | Organizers, class admins | One item needs to collect several pieces of information such as name, contact details, and notes | Use Multiple Fill-in Blanks to organize several input segments in one setup |
| 2 | Information collection relay | Operations teams, admins | A relay needs more structure than a single text field can provide | Configure segmented input in the relay module and preview the result |
| 3 | Recurring collection tasks | Community managers | Field order or content may need later adjustment | Reopen the editor, update settings, and save again |
| 4 | Temporary acknowledgment forms | Teachers, project owners | Responses need to stay structured while being quick to submit | Use segmented blanks to guide respondents through the expected content |
| 5 | New data collection rounds | Form maintainers | Changes should apply to later responses instead of older records | Save and republish the updated setup for future submissions |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Tasks covered in this Multiple Fill-in Blanks guide | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced PDF editing features | Depends on the feature | ✅ More advanced features are typically included |
| Cloud storage and added benefits | Basic quota | Higher quota or more added benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional relay creation or editing | Free | The tasks in this guide do not require membership |
| Frequent work with advanced office or PDF features | WPS Premium | A better fit for users who also need added services and advanced tools |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- On the pricing page, you can review available plans and compare included benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page