WPS Single Selection is a single-choice voting setup feature in Smart Forms on Windows; 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Single Selection is a built-in setup feature in the Smart Forms editor of WPS Office for Windows. It is used in the Check-in module to create a voting question where respondents can choose only one option.
This feature is useful for event sign-up choices, shift preference collection, training session registration, and other scenarios where each person should submit one answer only.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Single Selection setup entry in the Check-in module.
- Configure the question and preview the result.
- Confirm and save the setup.
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 for installation and account-related actions; local editing does not always require it |
| Other | You need access to the Smart Forms 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 Forms editor, and confirm that the Check-in module and Single Selection entry are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Single Selection is configured inside the Smart Forms editor under the Check-in module for single-choice voting setup, preview, and confirmation. | Microsoft Forms supports Multiple Choice Polls with answer options and real-time response viewing. | Google Forms supports multiple choice and dropdown questions where respondents can choose only one option. | Notion Forms supports multiple choice questions and lets users configure and preview forms on desktop and web. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports radio button fields, where one option can be selected within a group. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The setup entry is part of the Smart Forms editing flow, so users can configure, preview, and confirm the single-choice item in one place. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on general polling and meeting collection scenarios. | Compared with WPS: It is designed for general-purpose forms and surveys rather than a check-in workflow. | Compared with WPS: It connects forms with databases, while some advanced logic is limited to paid plans. | Compared with WPS: It is centered more on document signing and PDF form fields than daily check-in form editing. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms poll in Teams | Google Forms question types | Notion Forms | Adobe Acrobat Sign radio buttons |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Single Selection fits users who are already building a check-in workflow in the Smart Forms editor and want a direct setup path for a single-choice item. Other products also support one-choice questions, but they are described more often for general surveys, meetings, databases, or PDF forms.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Single Selection helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event attendance choice | Event organizers | Let participants choose one time slot only | Add a single-choice voting item in the form |
| 2 | Shift preference collection | Team leads and admins | Collect one confirmed option from each person | Configure a single-choice item in the Check-in module |
| 3 | Training session registration | Training coordinators | Limit each person to one session | Use one-choice options in the form |
| 4 | Quick satisfaction voting | Project owners | Gather one structured response quickly | Set options, preview the result, and confirm the setup |
| 5 | Internal opinion collection | Team members | Keep responses in a consistent one-choice format | Use Single Selection to standardize answers |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps | Available | Available |
| Single Selection setup feature | Available | Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Basic access depends on the feature page | More advanced tools and extended capabilities are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or more depending on the plan page |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily form editing and basic check-in setup | Free | This feature can be used without membership |
| Need more advanced tools, more cloud storage, or broader feature access | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need additional tools beyond this feature |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page