WPS Matrix Scale on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix rating setup feature in Smart Forms for exam 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Scale is used in the Exam section of Smart Forms to configure matrix-style rating questions. It helps form creators organize scoring or feedback items in a row-and-column structure. From the form editor, you can open the Matrix Scale entry, adjust settings, preview the result, and save the configuration before publishing.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry in the exam workflow.
Configure Matrix Scale settings for the question.
Preview the matrix layout and response presentation.
Save the configuration for later publishing steps.

This feature is useful for exam forms, training assessments, classroom feedback, and structured evaluation forms where multiple criteria need to be grouped in one question.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office and open the Smart Forms editing interface
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	A stable internet connection is recommended for opening, editing, previewing, and publishing online forms
Other	Sign in to your WPS account and make sure you have permission to edit the target form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Exam section and Matrix Scale entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Matrix Scale is available in the Smart Forms exam workflow, where you can open the entry, configure settings, preview the result, and save the setup.	Microsoft Forms supports Likert questions, where statements can be arranged as rows and scale options as columns for rating feedback.	Google Forms supports Linear scale and Multiple choice grid question types for single-score ratings and row-based grid ratings.	Notion Forms supports multiple question types, required fields, anonymous submissions, and embeds, but the official page does not describe a native matrix scale question type.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form fields, calculations, and submit actions for fillable PDF workflows rather than a native online matrix survey builder.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS places the matrix scale entry directly inside the exam editing flow, so setup, preview, and saving stay in one interface.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms supports Likert surveys, but the cited page mainly explains limits and question counting for the question type.	Compared with WPS: Google Forms can build rating flows with grid or scale question types, but matrix-style setup is typically assembled through separate question options.	Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes general form collection and workspace workflows, and the official page does not clearly describe matrix scale support.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat is more suitable for PDF form fields and calculations than for online exam forms with a built-in matrix scale entry.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms Likert limits	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms	Adobe Acrobat advanced form fields

Overall Conclusion
WPS Matrix Scale fits users who already build exam content in Smart Forms and want the matrix setup flow to stay inside one editor. Other products can cover parts of rating or form collection needs, but they focus on different form models and workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Challenge	How Matrix Scale Helps
1	Classroom exam scoring	Teachers and trainers	Multiple scoring criteria need to stay in one question	Add a matrix scale in the exam section and configure scoring items together
2	Training feedback collection	Training organizers	Many feedback dimensions are inefficient to build one by one	Use a matrix layout to group satisfaction or completion ratings
3	Interview evaluation forms	Hiring and interview teams	Evaluation criteria need to stay consistent across candidates	Use one matrix structure for aligned criteria and options
4	Project review surveys	Team leads	Several subjective ratings need to be reviewed quickly	Configure the matrix scale first, then preview the display before release
5	Event satisfaction surveys	Operations teams	Multiple service feedback items need to be collected in one place	Use a matrix scale to present several rating items in one question

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Matrix Scale entry in Smart Forms	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
More advanced PDF and selected extended features	Some features are limited	✅ More advanced features are available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB (plan details may vary)

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Regular exam form creation and Matrix Scale setup	Free	The feature information for this bundle shows no membership restriction for Matrix Scale setup
Ongoing work that also needs more advanced PDF tools, more cloud storage, or shared plan benefits	WPS Premium	A better fit for users who need broader subscription benefits beyond basic form editing

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium

Source: WPS Office pricing page