How to Use WPS Global Settings on Windows

Use WPS Global Settings through 4 how-to topics, all available for free on Windows, and follow the indexed topics below to complete each task.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Global Settings

Entry: Form Editor → Exam → Global Settings

1. Open the Smart Form that you want to edit.
2. Enter the form editing interface.
3. Select the Exam module in the left navigation pane.
4. Find Global Settings and open it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the Global Settings editing area or settings panel opens.
• Next action available: you can continue to change parameters, preview, or save.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you are not in the editing interface first, the Exam module may not appear.
• Environment note: you need editing permission for the current form.

2. Set Related Parameters

Entry: Global Settings panel

1. Review the current parameters in the Global Settings panel.
2. Adjust the relevant options based on the exam requirements.
3. Check each setting before moving on.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the parameters are updated as needed.
• Next action available: you can preview the result or save the setup.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: changing settings without checking each item can leave important options unchanged.
• Environment note: for online forms, a stable internet connection is recommended.

3. Preview the Configuration

Entry: Preview action in the Global Settings panel

1. After adjusting the parameters, open the preview.
2. Check how the current setup appears or takes effect in the exam scenario.
3. If anything does not match your expectation, go back and adjust it again.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: you can see the preview result for the current settings.
• Next action available: after confirmation, you can continue to save.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: saving directly without previewing can increase rework later.

4. Save and Apply the Settings

Entry: Global Settings panel → Confirm / Save

1. Confirm that the parameters and preview result are correct.
2. Click Confirm or Save to finish the setup.
3. If the exam needs to take effect for respondents, publish a new version when prompted.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the settings are saved and the interface returns to a stable state.
• Next action available: you can continue editing other exam content or publish the form.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: changing settings without clicking Save.
• Environment note: some changes may require a new published version before they appear to respondents.