WPS Other Settings is a smart form configuration feature for managing additional form settings; 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
Other Settings is a built-in smart form configuration feature in WPS Office on Windows. It is used to manage additional form settings inside the form editing workflow. After you enter the form editor, you can open this option from the Form section, adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm the changes.
Core tasks include:
- Open Other Settings from the Form section in the form editor.
- Adjust related parameters, preview the result, and confirm the changes.
This feature is useful when you want to review form configuration before publishing, update form behavior, or verify the display result after making changes.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC 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 online forms or syncing related data |
| Other | You need access to the smart form editor and permission to edit the current form |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the smart form editor, and confirm that the Other Settings entry is visible in the Form section |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides an Other Settings entry inside the Form section of the smart form editor, where you can open the settings panel, adjust parameters, preview the result, and confirm the changes. | Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for responder scope, start and end dates, accepting responses, progress bar, thank-you message, and notifications. | Google Forms provides settings for response limits, response editing, results summary, confirmation messages, and publishing or sharing controls. | Notion Forms lets users configure question properties, required fields, descriptions, submit-screen settings, sharing scope, and anonymous responses; creating and customizing forms is mainly done on desktop and web. | Adobe Acrobat Sign Web Forms focuses on signable web forms, with options for participants, CC recipients, PDF preview, and email verification. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry stays inside the form editing flow, so settings can be adjusted without leaving the editor. Distinct: After changes are made, users can preview and confirm them in the same workflow before publishing. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on response collection rules and notification settings. | Compared with WPS: It focuses more on publishing, sharing, and response control. | Compared with WPS: It has stronger database-connected form workflows, while some creation and customization tasks depend on desktop or web apps. | Compared with WPS: It is more focused on signing workflows and web-based signature collection. |
| Official Source | — | Adjust form settings in Microsoft Forms | Publish and share settings in Google Forms | Forms in Notion Help Center | Configure Web Forms in Adobe Acrobat Sign |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Other Settings fits users who want to complete configuration and confirmation directly inside the smart form editing process. If your main priority is public response collection, database-connected workflows, or e-signature scenarios, the alternative products emphasize those areas more strongly.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review settings before publishing | Form creators | Settings need one more check before release | Open Other Settings to review parameters and preview the result |
| 2 | Update form behavior | Operations staff and project members | Some settings need to be changed after the form is created | Modify related parameters in the settings panel and confirm them |
| 3 | Verify team edits | Collaborative editors | Final settings need to be checked after multiple people edit the form | Open Other Settings and review items one by one |
| 4 | Recheck before republishing | Users preparing a new form version | Changes may affect the responder-side experience | Preview the result first, then confirm the changes |
| 5 | Maintain form configuration | Long-term form administrators | Form settings need ongoing updates after launch | Reopen Other Settings regularly and update parameters |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation core apps | Available | Available |
| Basic Other Settings configuration in smart forms | Available | Available |
| Some advanced PDF and AI features | May be limited depending on the plan page | Broader access is available |
| Cloud storage and template benefits | Basic quota | More benefits and capacity |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Editing forms and adjusting basic settings in daily work | Free | Other Settings itself has no membership restriction for regular configuration tasks |
| Needing broader PDF, AI, or expanded benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who also need more advanced tools and added benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page