WPS Data Dashboard on macOS: Introduction

WPS Data Dashboard is a configuration feature in Smart Forms on Mac for file collection workflows; 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

Data Dashboard is a built-in configuration feature in WPS Office for Mac under the Smart Forms file collection workflow. It is used to set up and manage how the data dashboard is displayed while a file collection form is being created or edited.

Its main tasks include:

Open the Data Dashboard entry from the form editor.
Adjust dashboard-related settings in the configuration panel.
Preview the current display effect before saving.
Save and apply the configuration for later publishing or use.

This workflow is suitable for building file collection forms, preparing upload result displays, and checking settings before a form goes live.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	Keep an internet connection available when opening Smart Forms, previewing, or saving online form settings
Other	It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account and make sure you have edit permission for the form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the File Collection and Data Dashboard entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Data Dashboard entry inside the Smart Forms file collection workflow, with setting, preview, and save steps in one editing flow.	Microsoft Forms supports file upload questions and lets users review response summaries, individual results, and Excel export.	Google Forms lets users review response summaries, individual responses, and linked Sheets data.	Notion Forms stores responses in databases and supports analysis through database views and charts; dashboard views are a separate capability.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on web form and e-sign workflows, with reporting features for agreement activity.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The dashboard setup is placed directly inside the file collection editing flow, which helps users finish setup, preview, and confirmation in one place.	Compared with WPS: It focuses more on response review and Excel analysis, while file collection depends on upload questions and Microsoft 365 storage.	Compared with WPS: It focuses more on response summaries, response controls, and Sheets integration, with display centered on response pages and spreadsheets.	Compared with WPS: Forms and databases are flexible together, but dashboard views are available on Business and Enterprise plans.	Compared with WPS: It is oriented more toward e-sign and agreement reporting than a file collection dashboard setup flow.
Official Source	—	View results of your form	View & manage form responses	Forms; Dashboards view	Manage web forms in Acrobat on the web; Reports and Data Exports

Overall Conclusion
WPS Data Dashboard is closely tied to the file collection editing flow, which makes it practical for setup and confirmation during form creation. Other products provide response review, database analysis, or reporting features, but their product focus and workflow path are different.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Building a file collection form	Form creators	Display settings need to be prepared while the form is being built	Open Data Dashboard in the editor and complete the setup
2	Preview check before publishing	Operations staff, project owners	It is unclear whether the display result matches expectations before saving	Preview first, then confirm and save
3	Updating an existing form setup	Form maintainers	Display settings still need adjustment after the form is created	Reopen the Data Dashboard entry, edit, and save again
4	Checking upload rules together with display settings	Team collaborators	File collection and display settings are easier to miss when checked separately	Review and handle dashboard settings inside the File Collection module

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Data Dashboard usage covered in this guide	✅ Available with no membership limit	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Partly limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and some value-added features	Basic quota	Higher quota or more value-added features

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need Data Dashboard for file collection setup	Free plan	This feature has no membership limit in the current feature scope
You also need more PDF, advanced tools, or extended benefits	WPS Premium	Better suited for users who often handle broader office tasks

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Source: WPS Office pricing page