WPS Multiple Selections is a smart form configuration feature for segmented selections; 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
Multiple Selections is a form configuration feature in WPS smart forms on Windows. It is used to set up and manage segmented selection content during form editing.
Its main tasks include:
- Open the Multiple Selections entry from the form editor.
- Configure Multiple Selections settings, preview the result, and confirm the changes.
This feature is useful for segmented questionnaires, conditional form design, and pre-publish review. It helps form creators organize form structure more clearly and complete setup with fewer repeated edits.
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 | An internet connection is recommended when opening, saving, or publishing online forms |
| Other | Access to the smart form editing interface and the required editing permissions |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, enter the smart form editor, and confirm that the Multiple Selections entry is visible in the Form section |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Multiple Selections entry in the smart form editor, where you can open a settings panel, adjust parameters, preview the result, and confirm changes. | Microsoft Forms supports branching logic for questions or sections, but it can only branch to later questions or sections. | Google Forms supports answer-based routing to specific sections for multiple-choice and dropdown questions. | Notion Forms supports multiple-choice questions, selection limits, and conditional logic on Business and Enterprise plans. | Adobe Acrobat Sign focuses more on document form field conditions, such as showing or hiding fields based on rules. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: It keeps entry access, parameter setup, preview, and confirmation in one smart form editing flow for continuous configuration work. | Compared with WPS: It focuses on survey branching and officially documents routing only to consecutive later questions. | Compared with WPS: Its logic is mainly section-based, so routing depends on how the form is divided into sections. | Compared with WPS: Conditional logic depends on plan level, and some advanced logic requires higher-tier plans. | Compared with WPS: It is better suited to signing and field visibility workflows than to questionnaire-style segmented selection setup. |
| Official Source | — | Use branching logic in Microsoft Forms | Show questions based on answers | Forms – Notion Help Center | Setting form field show/hide conditions |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Multiple Selections fits workflows that need a direct setup-and-preview process inside the smart form editor. If your main goal is answer-based branching, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, and Notion Forms each provide official logic features in their own way, while Adobe is more focused on document field conditions.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Questionnaire section design | Form creators | Different content needs to be split into separate selection sections | Open the Multiple Selections panel and configure the needed settings |
| 2 | Pre-publish preview review | Operations teams or project members | It is hard to confirm the display result before saving | Preview the result before confirming the setup |
| 3 | Form structure adjustment | Team collaborators | An existing form still needs selection structure changes | Reopen the Multiple Selections panel, adjust settings, and save again |
| 4 | Fast setup for a new form | New users | The entry location and basic flow are not clear | Follow the path Form section → Multiple Selections to complete setup |
| 5 | Online collection flow improvement | Business teams | Unclear form logic can affect the filling experience | Use segmented selection settings to make the form structure clearer |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features and PDF reading | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools | Limited or separated by feature | ✅ More advanced tools available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB, or more depending on the plan shown on the page |
| AI tools | Some tools are limited | More AI-related tools and usage allowances |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use case | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You mainly need smart form setup and everyday document editing | Free | The feature information shows no membership restriction, and the core office apps are also available without membership |
| You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI features | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who want broader advanced tools and added benefits in one plan |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page