WPS Matrix Question on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Question is a matrix-style question setup feature in Smart Forms 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	None specified	Use it in the currently available version

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Question is a built-in question setup feature in WPS Office Smart Forms on macOS. It is used to add a matrix question in the Check-in workflow, adjust its content, preview the result, and save the configuration. It fits scenarios where one question needs multiple rows and columns for structured response collection.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Question entry in the editor.
Configure matrix question settings.
Preview the matrix question result.
Save the matrix question setup.

Common scenarios include daily check-ins, survey collection, and event feedback. It helps organize multiple dimensions in one question and reduces the need to add many similar questions one by one. In WPS, the matrix question is part of the same editing flow, so setup, preview, and confirmation can be completed in one place.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device 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 or syncing form content
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editing interface

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Check-in and Matrix Question entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Forms on macOS, WPS lets you open Matrix Question from the Check-in module and complete setup, preview, and save in one editing flow.	Microsoft Forms provides a Likert layout with rows and columns, but official Microsoft guidance says it does not provide the same functionality as the requested matrix table scenario.	Google Forms provides grid question types with rows and columns, and official help documents row-based answering rules for grid questions.	Notion Forms supports multiple question types, database-connected forms, and conditional logic, but its official help page does not document a native matrix question type.	Adobe Acrobat Sign supports web forms and multiple field types such as text fields, dropdowns, checkboxes, and radio buttons, but its official field documentation does not document a native matrix field.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Matrix Question is directly available inside the Check-in workflow. Distinct: setup, preview, and confirmation stay in one editing path.	Compared with WPS: supports a scale-style layout through Likert, but official guidance notes a limitation for matrix-table scenarios.	Compared with WPS: offers native grid-style questions, with emphasis on general form rules and row/column response settings.	Compared with WPS: focuses more on database-connected forms, and the official help content does not show a native matrix question entry.	Compared with WPS: focuses more on signing and field collection workflows, without official documentation for a matrix question field.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms matrix question	Google Forms grid rules	Notion forms help	Adobe field types

Overall Conclusion
WPS Matrix Question is well suited to users who are already building check-in forms in Smart Forms and want to complete entry, setup, preview, and save in one editor flow. Google Forms offers clearly documented grid behavior for general form use, while Notion and Adobe focus on different form-building models.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Need	How Matrix Question Helps
1	Daily check-in evaluation	Team managers	Collect several evaluation items in one question	Use one matrix question to organize rows and columns
2	Training feedback collection	Training organizers	Adding many similar questions takes time	Group multiple evaluation dimensions in one matrix layout
3	Event sign-in follow-up	Event coordinators	Need structured response collection	Add a matrix question to the check-in form
4	Recurring inspection forms	Admin and project staff	Repeated setup of similar items is inefficient	Reduce repeated question creation with a matrix structure
5	Internal survey organization	General staff	Scattered answer items are harder to review	Present related items in one structured question

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Basic Matrix Question use	✅ Available	✅ Available
PDF editing and conversion	Basic access	More advanced tools available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Templates and AI-related tools	Some limits apply	More tools available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You mainly need to set up Matrix Question and use it in daily forms	Free	The feature information shows no membership restriction for this feature
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI-related tools	WPS Premium	Better for broader office needs beyond this feature

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium