WPS Common Settings on macOS: Introduction

WPS Common Settings is a form configuration feature for managing routine settings in Smart Forms; 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	All listed tasks are currently available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Common Settings is a routine settings area in the Smart Forms Form module of WPS for Mac. It is used to open the settings panel, adjust related options, preview the result, and confirm the changes. This feature is useful when you want to manage basic form settings in one place while creating or updating a form.

Core tasks include:

Open Common Settings: Go to the Form module in the form editor and open Common Settings.
Adjust settings and save: Change related options in the panel, preview the result, and confirm the save.

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 online forms or syncing settings
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editing interface and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editing interface, and confirm that the Form module and Common Settings entry are visible

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Common Settings entry inside the Smart Forms editing interface, where you can open the settings panel, adjust options, preview the result, and confirm the save.	Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for response scope, start and end dates, progress bar, thank-you message, and other form options.	Google Forms provides a Settings entry for options such as one response per user, response editing, response summaries, and confirmation messages.	Notion Forms lets you configure the title, description, required questions, anonymous responses, submit screen, and sharing scope in the form builder.	Adobe Acrobat Sign Web Forms focuses on publishing and signing workflows, with options such as email verification, CC recipients, and PDF preview.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry is placed directly in the form editing flow, which helps you complete setup and confirmation in one place. Distinct: The current feature can be used without membership.	Compared with WPS: It covers many response-control settings, but the official guidance is centered on general Microsoft Forms settings.	Compared with WPS: It places more emphasis on publishing, sharing, and responder controls through the top Settings area.	Compared with WPS: It connects forms with databases, and form creation and customization are available on desktop and web, but not on mobile devices.	Compared with WPS: It is more focused on signable web forms and workflow controls than on general survey-style form settings.
Official Source	—	Adjust form settings in Microsoft Forms	Publish and share a Google Form	Forms in Notion Help Center	Configure Web Forms in Adobe Acrobat Sign

Overall Conclusion
Common Settings in WPS is well suited to users who want to complete routine form setup and confirmation during editing. If your main need is a direct settings path inside the editing workflow, WPS offers a straightforward experience. If you need broader publishing controls, organization-level permissions, or signing workflows, the other platforms provide more specialized options in those areas.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	How It Helps
1	Configure basic options when creating a form	Form creators	Settings still need to be checked one by one after creation	Open Common Settings to adjust routine options in one place
2	Preview settings before publishing	Operations staff or project members	It is unclear whether the current setup matches expectations	Preview the result in the panel before confirming
3	Update an existing form configuration	Form maintainers	Existing forms need revised or additional settings	Reopen Common Settings and update the options
4	Standardize settings before team collaboration	Team leads	Different editors may use inconsistent settings	Complete routine setup first in Common Settings
5	Verify whether saved changes took effect	Daily users	It is unclear whether the change was actually applied	Confirm the save and return to the editor for a final check

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic use of Common Settings	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Available by feature or with limits	✅ More advanced tools available
Cloud storage and selected extra benefits	Basic quota	More storage and additional benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Daily form editing and Common Settings use	Free	The current feature is available directly and fits routine form setup
Need more advanced office or PDF tools at the same time	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who also need extended tools, more storage, or added benefits

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