WPS Matrix Scale on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix-style rating setup feature in Smart Forms file collection on macOS; it includes 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
Version requirement	No version limit	No version gate is specified for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Scale is used in the File Collection area of Smart Forms to set up grouped rating or attitude-scale questions. It is suitable for collecting structured feedback across multiple items in one question layout. You can open the Matrix Scale settings, adjust the related options, preview the result, and then confirm the setup.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry and enter the related editing area in File Collection.
Configure Matrix Scale settings and preview the result before confirming.
Edit an existing Matrix Scale setup for later form updates.

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	An internet connection is recommended when opening Smart Forms, previewing, or publishing a form
Account	Signing in with a WPS account is recommended when using Smart Forms features
Other	You need access to the Smart Form editor and permission to edit the target form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download WPS Office for Mac and complete the installation as prompted
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the File Collection and Matrix Scale entries are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Matrix Scale entry in Smart Forms file collection, with support for entering the editor, adjusting settings, and previewing the result.	Microsoft Forms provides a Likert question type, where statements can be used as rows and scale options as columns; each statement counts as one question.	Google Forms provides Multiple choice grid and Checkbox grid question types for row-and-column rating or selection scenarios.	Notion Forms can be created from databases and support multiple question types, required fields, and preview, but the help page does not describe a dedicated matrix scale question type.	Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on publishing document-based forms online and collecting form fills or signatures, rather than highlighting matrix-style rating questions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry is directly placed in the Smart Forms file collection workflow. Distinct: Setup, preview, and later edits stay in one editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses more on general survey Likert questions and question-count rules.	Compared with WPS: Google focuses more on general grid question setup and form rules.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more database-centered for collection and follow-up organization, with less direct matrix-scale positioning.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on online document forms and signature workflows than on scale-question setup.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms limits and Likert question notes	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms help	Create web forms in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion

Matrix Scale in WPS is more closely tied to the Smart Forms file collection workflow, which is useful when you want to set up, preview, and revise the scale in one editor. If your main need is a general survey grid, Microsoft Forms and Google Forms provide related question types. Notion and Adobe support different form workflows, with stronger emphasis on database collection or document-based form publishing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How Matrix Scale Helps
1	Training feedback scoring	Training organizers, HR teams	Multiple training dimensions need a consistent rating format	Use Matrix Scale to set row-and-column rating items by dimension
2	Service satisfaction surveys	Operations and support teams	Multiple satisfaction items need to be collected in one structure	Configure Matrix Scale in File Collection and preview before publishing
3	Project review scoring	Team leads and reviewers	Several review criteria need unified scoring	Present scoring criteria together in one matrix layout
4	Course self-evaluation	Teachers and students	Several performance items need structured self-assessment	Add a Matrix Scale so respondents can rate each item in one question block
5	Event experience follow-up	Marketing and event teams	Feedback questions are numerous and hard to standardize	Use Matrix Scale to keep the question structure consistent for later review

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Matrix Scale setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic Smart Forms editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other advanced office and value-added features	Available within the free scope shown on the pricing page	More value-added features may be available depending on the subscription plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to create or edit Matrix Scale questions	Free	The feature description shows no membership restriction for this feature
You also need broader value-added office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want additional office features, cloud benefits, or related services

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