WPS Matrix Scale on Windows: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix-scale setup feature in smart forms 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
Version limit	None stated	Use the current feature entry in WPS on Windows

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Scale is a question setup feature in the File Collection module of WPS smart forms on Windows. It helps you organize multiple evaluation items and scale options in a row-and-column layout so responses are easier to collect and review.

This feature supports four main tasks:

Open the Matrix Scale entry in the form editor.
Set matrix-scale parameters in the editing panel.
Preview the display result before saving.
Save and apply the current configuration.

It is useful for satisfaction surveys, file submission feedback, training reviews, internal collection forms, and other structured response scenarios. In WPS Office, this matrix scale workflow helps keep setup, preview, and confirmation in one editing flow.

Source: WPS Forms

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC 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 online forms or syncing changes
Other	You need access to the smart form editor and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the smart form editor, and confirm that the File Collection and Matrix Scale entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Matrix Scale provides an entry inside the File Collection workflow, where you can open the editing panel, adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm the configuration.	Microsoft Forms officially supports question types such as Rating, Ranking, Likert, File upload, and NPS. Official support content does not describe a file-collection matrix-scale setup flow that matches this WPS scenario.	Google Forms officially supports multiple choice grid questions with rows, columns, required responses per row, and one-response-per-column rules.	Notion Forms officially supports database-connected forms, multiple question types, preview, and conditional logic on paid plans. Its official help does not document a native matrix grid question type.	Adobe Acrobat Sign officially supports web forms for publishing, collecting information, and signature workflows. Its official documentation focuses on signable web forms rather than survey-style matrix scales.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS keeps matrix-scale setup, preview, and confirmation inside the same file-collection editing flow on Windows.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents several rating-style question types, but the official guidance is less specific for a matrix-scale setup in this workflow.	Compared with WPS: Google provides clear grid rules for general surveys, while WPS is more aligned with this file-collection editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database-connected form workflows, while official documentation is less specific about native matrix-scale grids.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on signable web forms and agreement workflows than matrix-scale survey configuration.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	How to set rules for your form	Forms	Create a web form

Overall Conclusion

If you want to configure a matrix scale directly inside a file collection form workflow, WPS offers a more focused editing path. Google Forms provides clearer official guidance for standard grid questions, while Notion and Adobe are better suited to database-driven forms or signable web form workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main challenge	How Matrix Scale helps
1	File submission satisfaction surveys	Admin, education, and operations teams	Multiple criteria need to be rated in one place	Use one matrix scale to group rating items together
2	Training feedback forms	Training organizers	Too many feedback items are slow to build one by one	Configure rows and scale options in one layout
3	Internal process reviews	Team leads	Several process steps need side-by-side evaluation	Show multiple evaluation dimensions in one question
4	Event follow-up forms	Marketing and event teams	The filling experience should be checked before release	Preview the matrix scale before saving
5	Reusable form templates	Users who build forms often	Repeating the same setup takes time	Reuse the same entry and setup flow for similar forms

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	Available	Available
Basic PDF features	Available	Available
Advanced PDF and more advanced tools	Limited	Broader access
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan
AI-related tools	Limited access	Broader access

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional form creation or editing	Free	The Matrix Scale workflow described here does not indicate a membership requirement
Need more PDF, cloud storage, or AI tools	WPS Premium	Better for users who also need broader office features
Shared subscription for multiple people	Sharing plan	Suitable when each member needs a separate account and storage space

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