WPS Settings on Windows: Introduction

WPS Settings is the settings feature used in Smart Form relay workflows on Windows; 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 topics in this guide are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Settings is used to manage relay settings in WPS Smart Form workflows on Windows. It is a common configuration entry during relay creation and follow-up editing.

Core tasks include:

Open relay settings: Enter the relay module from the form editor and open the settings panel.
Configure relay options: Adjust related options in the pop-up panel.
Preview the current effect: Review the current setup before confirming.
Save and apply changes: Confirm the setup and, when needed, publish a new version so respondents can see the update.

This feature is useful for event sign-up forms, information collection, relay rule updates, and ongoing maintenance. It helps you review settings in one place before sharing or updating a relay.

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, previewing results, or publishing updates
Other	You need access to the Smart Form editor and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the Relay and Relay Settings entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a relay settings entry in Smart Form workflows, letting you open settings from the editor, adjust options, preview the result, and confirm changes.	Microsoft Forms provides form and quiz settings for responder scope, response windows, progress bar display, and response receipts.	Google Forms provides settings for response limits, response editing, response summaries, and confirmation messages.	Notion Forms lets users configure questions, required fields, anonymous responses, sharing scope, and submit-screen behavior with database connection.	Adobe Acrobat Sign Web Forms focuses on signable web forms with options for participants, email verification, PDF preview, and save-progress behavior.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The settings entry is placed directly in the relay editing flow, so setup and confirmation can be completed in one path. Distinct: The path from settings to preview and confirmation is relatively concentrated.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft places more emphasis on response rules and organization-level responder controls.	Compared with WPS: Google places more emphasis on publishing, sharing, and response control.	Compared with WPS: Notion places more emphasis on database-connected form structure and customization.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on signing workflows and identity verification scenarios.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms settings	Google Forms settings	Notion Forms	Adobe Configure Web Forms

Overall Conclusion
WPS Settings fits users who want to complete relay configuration inside the Smart Form editing flow on Windows. If your priority is a direct path from setup to preview and confirmation, WPS is a practical choice. If you need stronger organization controls, database-driven form design, or signing workflows, the other products focus more on those areas.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Pre-release relay check	Event organizers	Important settings may be missed before publishing	Open Relay Settings and review options before confirming
2	Updating sign-up rules	Form maintainers	An existing relay needs rule changes	Open the settings panel, adjust options, and save
3	Preview before release	Reviewers	The final effect is unclear before saving	Preview the current setup before confirming
4	Updating a live relay	Operations staff	Changes do not appear immediately to respondents	Save the update and publish a new version when needed
5	Standardizing new relay setup	Team admins	Multiple relays need a consistent setup process	Use Relay Settings during creation to keep rules aligned

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Open relay settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Configure and save relay options	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other value-added WPS Office features	Some advanced features may depend on plan type	More value-added features are available based on the subscribed plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Daily relay creation and maintenance	Free	This feature description does not show a membership limit for the current tasks
Broader use of additional WPS features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced capabilities across the WPS suite

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