WPS Matrix Scale on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a matrix rating setup feature in Smart Forms on macOS; 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

Matrix Scale is a question-type setup feature in the Smart Forms Form module of WPS Office for macOS. It is used to organize multiple evaluation items and scale options in a row-and-column layout within one question. It fits surveys, satisfaction scoring, course feedback, and internal evaluations.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry: go from the form editor to the related question-type setup area.
Set Matrix Scale parameters: adjust question content and related settings in the editing panel.
Preview the scale result: check the display and answering effect before saving.
Save and confirm changes: finish the setup, save it, and publish a new version when needed so the update takes effect.

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	No mandatory requirement for local editing; keep a network connection for sign-in, sync, or publishing
Other	Access to the Smart Forms editing interface and permission to edit the target form

Source: WPS Office for Mac

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Matrix Scale entry is available in the Form module

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Matrix Scale entry in the Smart Forms editor, with steps to open the editor, set parameters, preview the result, and save changes.	Microsoft Forms includes a Likert question type for statements and scale options in survey scenarios.	Google Forms includes Linear scale and Multiple choice grid question types for rating and grid-based responses.	Notion Forms supports integrated form creation and response capture, but its public product page does not describe a native matrix-scale question type.	Adobe Acrobat supports multiple form field types and field properties for PDF forms, but its public tutorial does not describe a native matrix-scale survey question type.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: Matrix Scale is part of the Smart Forms editing flow, with a direct path from setup to preview and save. Distinct: the documented workflow centers on configuring one matrix-style question inside the form editor.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft documents Likert clearly as a built-in question type, with statements counted individually in form limits.	Compared with WPS: Google separates scale-style input across Linear scale and grid question types instead of one matrix-scale entry.	Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes workspace-connected forms and response workflows, while public detail for matrix-scale setup is limited.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on PDF form fields and field properties rather than survey-oriented matrix scale questions.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Notion Forms	Work with form fields

Overall Conclusion
WPS Matrix Scale works well for configuring, previewing, and saving matrix-style rating questions on macOS. Microsoft Forms and Google Forms also cover rating scenarios with official question types, while Notion and Adobe fit workspace collection or PDF form editing scenarios with different product focus.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Matrix Scale helps
1	Satisfaction surveys	Admin, operations, and support teams	Multiple service dimensions need to be rated together	Use one matrix question with row-based items and scale columns
2	Course feedback	Teachers and training organizers	Learner ratings need to be collected in one structured question	Configure multiple statements and preview the layout before saving
3	Employee evaluation	HR and team managers	Several evaluation dimensions need a structured scoring format	Centralize evaluation items in one matrix-style question
4	Event review	Marketing and community teams	Feedback across several event parts must be collected quickly	Edit settings, preview the result, and then save the update
5	Product research	Product and research teams	Multiple feature points need consistent scoring	Configure Matrix Scale in the form editor and publish a new version when needed

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Matrix Scale setup	Available	Available
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	Available	Available
Some advanced PDF editing features	Limited	More advanced access
Cloud storage	1 GB	Higher-capacity plans available

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create and adjust basic Matrix Scale forms	Free	The documented Matrix Scale workflow does not show a membership requirement
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader advanced office features	WPS Premium	A better fit for users with cross-component advanced needs

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Source: WPS Office pricing page