'%3e%3cstop%20offset='0'%20stop-color='%23391ef0'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%235dabff'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='icon-256-logo-ai-v1-g1'%20x1='0'%20y1='0.5'%20x2='1'%20y2='0.5'%20gradientTransform='matrix(-1.1603561542763454%20-2.029595748722483e-14%201.6849538795808504e-15%20-1.0775765482488853%201.1221874503325953%200.5387882741244623)'%3e%3cstop%20offset='0'%20stop-color='%2337b2fc'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%232052fc'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='icon-256-logo-ai-v2-g2'%20x1='0'%20y1='0.5'%20x2='1'%20y2='0.5'%20gradientTransform='matrix(-0.819979740677445%20-0.8603650957330012%200.7293719576520754%20-0.7384159647925725%200.45709711785879775%201.2338690791584153)'%3e%3cstop%20offset='0'%20stop-color='%23ffaa8f'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23ee00ff'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3cg%20transform='translate(0.19%203.56)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M9.6%200L14.8%200C15.09%200%2015.32%200.23%2015.32%200.52C15.32%200.59%2015.3%200.67%2015.27%200.74L8.2%2015.33C7.73%2016.28%206.77%2016.88%205.72%2016.88L0.52%2016.88C0.23%2016.88%200%2016.65%200%2016.36C0%2016.29%200.02%2016.21%200.05%2016.14L7.12%201.55C7.59%200.6%208.55%200%209.6%200Z'%20fill='url(%23icon-256-logo-ai-v0-g0)'%20fill-rule='nonzero'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%20transform='translate(8.28%203.56)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M6.71%200C7%200%207.23%200.23%207.23%200.52C7.23%200.59%207.21%200.67%207.18%200.74L3.67%207.97L0%200.45C0.44%200.16%200.97%200%201.51%200L6.71%200Z'%20fill='url(%23icon-256-logo-ai-v1-g1)'%20fill-rule='nonzero'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cg%20transform='translate(11.95%2011.53)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M8.5%201.55L11.71%208.17C11.83%208.42%2011.73%208.73%2011.47%208.86C11.4%208.89%2011.32%208.91%2011.24%208.91L6.05%208.91C4.99%208.91%204.03%208.31%203.57%207.36L0%200L6.02%200C7.08%200%208.04%200.6%208.5%201.55Z'%20fill='url(%23icon-256-logo-ai-v2-g2)'%20fill-rule='evenodd'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
WPS Basic Settings is a core setup area for Smart Form exams on Windows; this guide covers 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
Basic Settings is the foundational settings area in the Exam section of WPS Smart Form on Windows. It is used to manage the basic setup steps during exam creation.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Basic Settings entry from the form editor.
- Configure the related settings in the panel.
- Preview the result and confirm the changes.
This feature is useful when preparing an exam form, reviewing settings before publishing, or updating an existing exam configuration.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows 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 settings |
| Other | You need access to the Smart Form editor and permission to edit the exam 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 Exam section and Basic Settings entry are available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Basic Settings entry inside the Smart Form exam workflow, so you can enter the Exam section, adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm changes in one editing flow. | Microsoft Forms lets you adjust quiz settings such as who can respond, start and end dates, automatic results display, timers, and shuffled questions. | Google Forms lets you turn a form into a quiz, control what respondents can see, manage grade release, and add answer keys, points, and feedback. | Notion Forms supports form titles, required questions, descriptions, question types, sharing settings, and database-linked form configuration. Conditional logic is available on some paid plans. | Adobe Acrobat mainly provides field properties and behavior settings for PDF forms. It is suited to PDF form editing rather than a native online quiz workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Distinct: the settings entry is placed directly in the Smart Form Exam workflow, which keeps setup and confirmation in one path. Advantage: the flow from opening settings to previewing results is concentrated in the same editing context. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms focuses more on response controls, timing, and quiz submission rules. | Compared with WPS: Google Forms focuses more on grading, answer feedback, and score release options. | Compared with WPS: Notion Forms is more database-centered, and its official guidance is less focused on exam-specific setup. | Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is centered on PDF field configuration rather than the same type of online exam form flow. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms quiz settings | Create and grade quizzes with Google Forms | Notion Forms help | Acrobat field properties |
Overall Conclusion
Basic Settings in WPS is well suited to users who want to complete core exam setup inside the Smart Form editing flow. If your main priority is quiz grading rules and respondent controls, Microsoft Forms and Google Forms provide more detailed official guidance for those areas. Notion and Adobe serve different form models, so their comparison is more about adjacent workflows than the same exam-focused path.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare settings before publishing an online exam | Teachers and training organizers | No single place to complete setup before release | Open Basic Settings in the Exam section and configure the required options |
| 2 | Review changes after updating exam settings | Form managers | It is hard to confirm the final result after editing | Preview the result before confirming the changes |
| 3 | Maintain an existing exam form | Course administrators | Existing exams still need setup adjustments | Reopen the Basic Settings panel and update the related options |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use Basic Settings | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core office and form-related use | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional PDF, AI, and extended benefits | Some features are limited | More advanced benefits are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily exam setup and adjustment | Free | This feature has no membership restriction |
| Additional PDF, AI, or larger cloud storage needs | WPS Premium | Suitable for users with broader office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership purchase: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page