WPS Contacts on Windows: Introduction

WPS Contacts is a contact setup feature in WPS Forms for attendance scenarios; 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 current tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Contacts is a contact setup feature in WPS Office for Windows within the attendance module of WPS Forms. It is used to configure contact information while creating or editing an attendance form, then review the result through preview and save the final settings.

Core tasks include:

Open the Contacts entry: Go to the attendance module in the form editor and find Contacts.
Adjust contact settings: Update the available options in the editing panel.
Preview the contact result: Check the display before saving.
Save and update the configuration: Confirm the changes so the form uses the latest contact settings.

This feature fits attendance check-ins, event sign-ins, and internal information collection. It helps form creators complete contact setup in one editing flow.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
OS	A Windows device in a currently supported system environment
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for full access to WPS Forms and editing features
Network	A stable internet connection is recommended when opening forms, previewing results, and saving online settings
Other	Sign in to your WPS account and make sure you have edit permission for the target form

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Notes
Official Download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install Check	Open WPS Office, enter the WPS Forms editor, and check whether the Contacts entry is available under the attendance module

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Forms, Contacts can be opened from the attendance module to configure contact settings, preview the result, and save changes.	Microsoft Forms can collect names through questions and settings, and it can control whether names are recorded.	Google Forms can add questions, collect participant email addresses, and control access in settings.	Notion Forms can create a Respondent property automatically and also support anonymous responses.	Adobe Acrobat Sign can create a public web form, collect participant information and email addresses, and continue into a signing workflow.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Contacts is placed directly in the attendance creation flow. Distinct: setup, preview, and save are handled in one editing path.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms is more focused on general surveys and response settings, with contact-related data usually handled through question design and identity options.	Compared with WPS: Google Forms is more focused on general form collection, with contact details usually handled through question fields and email collection settings.	Compared with WPS: Notion has stronger database linkage, but respondent details depend on Respondent or related properties.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on public signing and agreement workflows, where participant details mainly support signing management.
Official Source	—	Set up your survey so names aren't recorded	Create your first form in Google Forms	Forms	Create a web form

Overall Conclusion
WPS Contacts is a practical fit for users who already build attendance workflows in WPS Forms and want to complete contact setup in the same editor. If your work is more focused on general surveys, database-driven workflows, or e-signature collection, the other products provide different form strengths.

Use Cases

#	Scenario	Target Users	Core Pain Point	Solution
1	Employee attendance contact setup	HR and admin teams	Contact details are not unified before the attendance form is published	Open Contacts in the attendance module, complete the setup, and save
2	Event sign-in contact maintenance	Event organizers	A form needs clear contact settings before sharing	Adjust the settings in the Contacts panel and preview the result
3	Internal collection form review	Team leads	Contact display cannot be confirmed before release	Preview the result first, then save the configuration
4	Existing attendance form update	Form maintainers	Contact settings still need changes after creation	Return to the editor and reopen Contacts to update the configuration
5	Final check before publishing	Project collaborators	Contact settings may need correction before release	Review the settings and preview before saving

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Feature	Free User	WPS Member
Contacts setup	Available	Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	Available	Available
Some advanced PDF and AI features	Limited or available with restrictions shown on the page	More advanced features and higher usage allowances
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity options are listed on the pricing page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Reason
You only need Contacts and basic form editing	Free	This feature does not require membership for the current workflow
You also need more advanced PDF, AI, or cloud storage features	WPS Member	A better fit when your work extends beyond contact setup in forms

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