When you use WPS Other Settings on macOS, the most common questions are about finding the entry, making saved changes take effect, and understanding the scope of updates; this FAQ covers 4 common questions and 4 glossary terms.
FAQ
How do I find the Other Settings entry in Form?
- Open the smart form that you want to edit.
- In the editing interface, select the Form section.
- Find Other Settings in that section and open it.
- If you still cannot find it, confirm that your account has editing permission.
What should I do if Other Settings does not take effect after saving?
- Confirm that you clicked OK or Save.
- Open Other Settings again and check whether your changes are still there.
- If the workflow requires publishing before changes take effect, publish a new version.
- Preview again or check the updated result from the responder side.
Can I still change Other Settings after the form is created?
- Yes. Reopen the form in the editing interface.
- Open Other Settings from the Form section.
- Update the options you need and save the changes.
- Keep in mind that some updates may affect only later data or a new version.
Why is it recommended to preview before saving?
- Preview helps you confirm the display and interaction result before the changes are finalized.
- If you find a problem, you can return and edit it before saving.
- This can reduce repeated saving and repeated publishing.
- It is especially useful for forms that are about to go live.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Smart form | A WPS feature area used to create, edit, and publish form content. |
| Other Settings | An additional configuration area in the form editing flow for managing extra options and when they take effect. |
| Preview | A checking step used to review the current result before saving or publishing. |
| Publish a new version | An action that applies saved changes to later use. Some settings may require this step before they take effect for respondents. |