WPS Cross Analysis is a cross-analysis setup feature for Smart Forms voting on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 3 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 3 | 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
Cross Analysis is a Smart Forms voting configuration feature in WPS Office for macOS. It lets you open the cross-analysis setup panel, adjust related settings, preview the result, and confirm the configuration during vote creation.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Cross Analysis entry from the voting module.
- Set related parameters in the setup panel.
- Preview the result and confirm the configuration.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended when opening online forms or syncing settings |
| Other | Access to the Smart Forms editor and permission to edit voting content |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Voting module is available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a Cross Analysis entry inside the voting module of Smart Forms, where you can open the setup panel, adjust settings, preview, and confirm. | Microsoft Forms supports branching logic for questions or sections so respondents can be routed to different follow-up questions. | Google Forms supports answer-based routing to different sections and can end a form based on an answer. | Notion Forms connect directly to databases and support conditional logic on Business and Enterprise plans. | Adobe Acrobat web forms focus on creating and managing signable web forms, and the cited page does not describe survey-style cross-analysis logic. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The Cross Analysis entry is part of the voting setup flow, which helps you complete setup, preview, and confirmation in one editing path. | Compared with WPS: focuses on branching flow between questions and sections, with routing limited by question order. | Compared with WPS: focuses on section-based routing for simpler conditional paths. | Compared with WPS: ties logic closely to databases, while some logic features depend on higher-tier plans. | Compared with WPS: focuses more on signable web form management than vote-analysis setup. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms branching logic | Google Forms answer-based sections | Notion Forms | Acrobat web forms |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Cross Analysis is better suited to users who want to configure and confirm vote-related analysis settings within the same editing flow. The other products cited here focus more on branching, section routing, database-connected forms, or signable web forms, so their primary use cases are different.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable users | Main need | How Cross Analysis helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event voting design | Event organizers | Organize analysis dimensions before publishing | Open Cross Analysis from the voting module and set the needed options |
| 2 | Survey grouping preparation | Researchers | Check the setup result before release | Preview the Cross Analysis result before confirming |
| 3 | Repeated voting template updates | Operations teams | Recheck the same setup in recurring votes | Use the fixed entry to reopen Cross Analysis and save changes quickly |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Analysis basic setup | Available | Available |
| Basic PDF and template features | Available with basic access | Includes more advanced features and resources |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| AI tools | Limited access | More AI features and usage allowance |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily vote setup and adjustment | Free | No membership limit is described for this feature |
| Broader work with more cloud, PDF, and AI needs | WPS Premium | Better fit if you also need expanded office features beyond this form workflow |
How to Subscribe
- Get membership: Subscribe to WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page