WPS Number on Windows: Introduction

WPS Number is the number-field setup feature in Smart Forms file collection on Windows; 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	All current tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Number is the number-field setup feature in Smart Forms file collection in WPS Office for Windows. It is used to add, edit, and confirm number-related settings in a form. When you create a file collection form, you can open the Number field from the form editor and complete setup in the pop-up panel.

Core tasks include:

Open the Number field entry in the form editor.
Adjust number-related settings in the setup panel.
Preview the result and confirm the current configuration.

This feature is useful when you need to collect quantities, record numeric identifiers, or add a numeric input item to a file collection workflow.

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 you open online forms or sync settings
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editor and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and follow the setup wizard
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the File Collection module is available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Number field entry in Smart Forms file collection, where you can open the setup panel, adjust parameters, preview the result, and confirm the configuration.	Microsoft Forms supports quiz and form creation with multiple question types, and its official guide also shows Numbering in question text formatting.	Google Forms supports response validation rules, including number-based rules for short-answer responses.	Notion Forms connects questions to database properties, and Number properties accept numeric values for collection workflows.	Adobe Acrobat form fields support Number formatting, required settings, and calculated values in PDF forms.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Number field is placed directly inside the file collection workflow. Advantage: You can preview the result and confirm it in the same setup flow.	Compared with WPS: The official guidance focuses on general forms and quizzes rather than a dedicated number-field setup flow inside file collection.	Compared with WPS: The official guidance focuses on response validation rules for answers rather than a file collection setup flow.	Compared with WPS: Numeric collection depends on database properties, which fits database-driven workflows.	Compared with WPS: Number handling is mainly described as PDF field formatting and calculation management.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	How to set rules for your form	Forms / Database properties	Manage form field properties

Overall Conclusion
WPS Number fits users who already build file collection workflows in WPS Smart Forms and want to configure numeric input in the same editor. Other products also support numeric input or number formatting, but their public guidance focuses more on general forms, database properties, or PDF form fields.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	Solution
1	Collect quantity information	Admin and operations staff	Need to collect counts, headcounts, or frequencies in one form	Add a Number field and adjust its settings
2	Record numeric IDs	Project members and registration staff	Need to enter employee IDs, serial numbers, or internal codes	Configure a numeric input item in file collection
3	Check the result before saving	Form creators	Want to confirm the display before finalizing the field	Preview the current effect before confirmation
4	Update an existing number field	Form maintainers	Need to revise number settings after the form is created	Reopen the Number setup panel and edit the parameters
5	Standardize collection templates	Team managers	Want consistent numeric input rules across the team	Preconfigure the Number field in the template

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic Number field setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended features	Available by feature or with limits	✅ More advanced features available
Cloud storage and some value-added services	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 to configure the Number field in Smart Forms	Free version	This feature can be used directly in the current workflow
You also need more PDF, cloud, or extended features	WPS Premium	Better for users who need advanced features across components

WPS membership center: Subscribe now

Source: WPS Office pricing page