WPS Date and Time on Windows: Introduction

WPS Date and Time is a date and time field setup feature in Smart Forms; 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	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

WPS Date and Time is a built-in field type in Smart Forms on WPS Office for Windows. It is used to add a date or time input field to a form, then complete setup, preview, confirmation, and later adjustments in the same workflow.

Core tasks include:

Open the Date and Time entry point in the form editor.
Configure date and time settings in the editing panel.
Preview and confirm the display result before saving.
Modify an existing Date and Time field after the form has been created.

This feature is useful for appointment booking, event registration, shift collection, and delivery date confirmation.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	A network connection is recommended when opening online forms, previewing, or publishing
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended before editing and saving forms

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard
Post-install check	Open WPS, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Form module and Date and Time entry are available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In the Smart Forms editor, users can open the Form module to configure Date and Time, then set options, preview the result, and modify it later.	Microsoft Forms supports adding a Date question type to a form and testing the result in Preview mode.	Google Forms supports Date and Time question types, and the Date question can include year or time options.	Notion Forms supports a Date question type tied to database properties, and form creation and customization are mainly available on desktop and web.	Adobe Acrobat supports adding a date field to a PDF form and setting date and time formats in field properties.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Date and time setup stays inside the Smart Forms editing flow, which is convenient for configuring, previewing, and adjusting in one place.	Compared with WPS: the official page confirms a Date question type, but the guidance focuses on general form creation.	Compared with WPS: it supports date and time question types, with more emphasis on question-type selection and formatting options.	Compared with WPS: it supports Date properties, but form creation and customization are currently limited to desktop and web.	Compared with WPS: it supports date fields in PDF forms, but the workflow is centered on PDF form editing rather than general online forms.
Official Source	—	Create a form with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms – Notion Help Center	PDF form fields

Overall Conclusion
WPS Date and Time fits users who are already building content in Smart Forms and want to finish date or time field setup directly in the same editing flow. If your work centers on general online surveys, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, and Notion Forms are also relevant options. If your main task is editing date fields in PDF forms, Adobe Acrobat is closer to that workflow.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Collecting event dates	Operations teams and administrative staff	A form needs a consistent way to collect attendance dates or times	Add a Date and Time field and save the form
2	Appointment registration	Customer service and store staff	Respondents need to choose an appointment date	Configure the field in the editing panel and preview the result
3	Delivery date confirmation	Project managers and collaborating teams	A form needs to collect planned completion dates	Use the Date and Time field to gather date-related input
4	Shift availability collection	Team leads	Available dates or times need to be gathered quickly	Add a date or time input field to the form
5	Later form maintenance	Form maintainers	The time-related field still needs changes after the form is created	Return to the editor and update the existing Date and Time settings

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features and PDF reading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF tools	Partially limited	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan
AI tools	Some limits apply	✅ Available, usually with daily usage limits
Templates	Basic templates	More advanced templates

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create and adjust basic Date and Time fields in forms	Free	The listed Date and Time tasks do not show a membership requirement and fit everyday form editing
You also need more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better for users or teams that need broader office capabilities

WPS membership center: Subscribe now
To compare current plans and benefits, open the pricing page and review the available options.