WPS Matrix Scale on Windows: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix scale setup feature for smart forms in exam scenarios on Windows; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	2	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	2	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 a setup feature in the smart forms Exam scenario. It is used to configure and manage matrix scale questions so you can organize multiple rating or attitude options within one question group.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry: go to the form editor, enter the Exam module, and find Matrix Scale.
Set up and confirm Matrix Scale: adjust the relevant settings, preview the result, and confirm the setup.

This feature is suitable for exam questionnaires, satisfaction scoring, classroom evaluations, and standardized feedback collection.

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 or publishing online forms
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for smart form features

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office, open the smart form editing interface, and confirm that the Exam-related entry is available

Source: WPS download center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Matrix Scale entry inside the Exam module of smart forms on Windows, with a setup panel for configuration, preview, and confirmation.	Microsoft Forms supports Likert questions in quizzes and provides preview and result analysis.	Google Forms supports Linear scale, Multiple choice grid, and Checkbox grid for ratings and grid-style feedback collection.	Notion Forms are database-connected and support multiple question types, required fields, and conditional logic, but the official help page does not describe a native matrix scale question type.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form fields such as list boxes, date fields, and radio buttons, which fit document forms rather than native online matrix scale surveys.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the entry is placed directly in the smart forms Exam module on Windows. Distinct: setup, preview, and confirmation stay in one editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft emphasizes general quiz question types and analytics. The official page documents Likert, but not a Windows-local smart form editing flow like this one.	Compared with WPS: Google offers scale and grid question types for web forms. WPS keeps the setup flow closer to an exam-focused editing path.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more database- and workflow-oriented. Its official form guidance is less direct for a matrix scale exam setup scenario.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is centered on PDF field authoring and filling workflows rather than online exam matrix scale configuration.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms – Notion Help Center	Work with form fields

Overall Conclusion
If you need to configure a matrix scale directly in an exam scenario and finish preview and confirmation quickly, WPS offers a more concentrated flow. If your priority is general web form distribution, database-driven workflows, or PDF field editing, the other products also fit different use cases.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How Matrix Scale Helps
1	Classroom scoring	Teachers and trainers	Multiple dimensions need consistent scoring	Use Matrix Scale to set row-and-column scoring items together
2	Satisfaction surveys	Operations and administrative staff	Multiple attitude items need to be collected efficiently	Show several evaluation dimensions in one matrix question
3	Skills assessment	Corporate training teams	Learner performance needs standardized recording	Configure the scale in the Exam module and preview the result
4	Event feedback	Project organizers	Too many feedback items reduce setup efficiency	Combine multiple items into one matrix question group
5	Internal reviews	Team leads	Evaluation criteria need to stay consistent	Configure settings first, then confirm and save

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features and reading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Partially limited	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan page
AI tools and some advanced capabilities	Partially limited	✅ Available, depending on the plan page

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Light daily form and document work	Free	Suitable for basic office work and common form editing
More PDF, AI, or shared plan needs	WPS Premium	Better for users who need more advanced tools, cloud storage, or sharing options

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium