WPS User Name on Windows: Introduction

WPS User Name is a name-setting item in Smart Forms file collection 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

User Name is used in the File Collection section of WPS Smart Forms to record the submitter's name together with uploaded files. It helps form creators keep file submissions and identity details together in one workflow.

Core tasks include:

Open the User Name setting entry in the form editor.
Set the related options, preview the result, and confirm the change.

This setup is useful for registration forms, homework collection, document submission, and other file collection scenarios where the submitter's name should be recorded together with the uploaded files.

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	Keep an internet connection available when opening online forms, previewing, or publishing
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for form editing and saving

Source: System Requirements for WPS Office

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation steps	Download the WPS Office installer, open the installation file, and follow the setup wizard
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open the Smart Forms editor, and check whether the File Collection and User Name entries are available

Source: WPS Office Download Center; Download and Install WPS Office on PC

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a User Name setting entry inside the Smart Forms file collection workflow, with parameter setup and preview in the editor.	Microsoft Forms supports file upload questions with question text, required settings, file count limits, size limits, and file type controls.	Google Forms supports short answer and file upload questions, with required settings, upload count limits, and file size limits.	Notion Forms automatically creates a Respondent property for names and connects questions to database properties.	Adobe Acrobat Sign can require a recipient name in agreement or web form configuration and keeps that name value through the signing flow.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the name setting entry stays in the same file collection editing flow; Distinct: it is convenient when you want to configure name collection while building the file submission form.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on file upload rules and organization-based response limits.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on Google account sign-in and Drive storage rules.	Compared with WPS: name capture depends more on database properties and database-style form setup.	Compared with WPS: it is more oriented to e-signature and recipient identity validation scenarios.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms file upload	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms	Adobe recipient name for web forms

Overall Conclusion

If your main goal is to add name collection quickly inside a file submission workflow, WPS keeps the entry path more focused and direct. Other products also support name or identity-related collection, but they are usually tied more closely to upload rules, database structures, or signing workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Homework file collection	Teachers and trainers	Files arrive without a clear submitter name	Add a User Name item in the file collection form
2	Registration material submission	Event coordinators and administrators	Files and identity details are separated	Record the submitter's name together with uploaded files
3	Work or portfolio collection	Contest organizers and community managers	Multiple files are hard to match to the right person	Add a name field during submission
4	Internal document gathering	Team leads	Collected files do not show clear ownership	Set the User Name item during form editing
5	Application material upload	HR and reviewers	It is hard to confirm whether the field setup is complete before release	Preview the setup before confirming

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Limited or unavailable	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan
AI and some advanced tools	Limited access	More usage and advanced access

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional form editing and everyday document work	Free	Suitable for basic editing, file collection setup, and routine office tasks
Frequent work with PDF tools, cloud storage, or advanced office features	WPS Premium	Better suited for heavier office use, cross-device work, and advanced tools

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