WPS Drop-Down Question on macOS: Introduction

WPS Drop-Down Question on macOS helps you add a selectable answer list in Smart Forms voting scenarios and review the setup before publishing; there are 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	No membership requirement in the current workflow
Version guidance	No specific limit stated	It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office for Mac

About This Feature

Overview

Drop-Down Question is a question setup option in the Voting scenario of WPS Smart Forms on macOS. It lets respondents choose one answer from a preset list. The usual workflow is to open the Drop-Down Question entry in the Voting module, configure the question and related settings, preview the result, and confirm the save.

Core tasks include:

Open the Drop-Down Question entry: go to the Voting module in the form editor and locate Drop-Down Question.
Configure and save the question: adjust settings, preview the display, and confirm the save.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office for Mac
Network	A network connection is recommended when editing, saving, or publishing online forms
Other	It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account and make sure you have form editing permission

Download & Installation

Before using Drop-Down Question, install WPS Office on your Mac and enter a workspace that supports Smart Forms editing.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer and follow the on-screen steps
Check after installation	Open WPS, enter the form editor, and confirm that the Voting module and Drop-Down Question entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Drop-Down Question entry in the voting scenario of Smart Forms, where you can open the editor, adjust settings, preview the result, and save it.	Microsoft Forms lets users create forms and add question types such as Choice for general surveys and polls.	Google Forms provides a Dropdown question type so respondents can choose one option from a list, and it can work with section branching.	Notion Forms can show multiple-choice options as a dropdown and connect form questions to database properties for response management.	Adobe Acrobat lets users create PDF form fields through Prepare Form, which fits document-style forms rather than online voting forms.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry is placed directly in the Smart Forms voting workflow, which is convenient for quick setup and preview around voting questions.	Compared with WPS: the official page focuses on general form creation and question types rather than a dedicated voting-oriented dropdown workflow.	Compared with WPS: it supports a standard dropdown question and answer-based section routing, but it is mainly positioned as a general online form tool.	Compared with WPS: it can display multiple-choice options as a dropdown, but creation and customization are handled on desktop and web apps.	Compared with WPS: it is more focused on PDF form field creation than on configuring online voting question types.
Official Source	—	Create a form with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms	Create PDF forms from scratch

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to configure a dropdown question quickly inside a Smart Forms voting workflow, WPS offers a more direct entry path. Microsoft and Google are better known for general online forms, Notion emphasizes database-connected workflows, and Adobe is more suitable for PDF form creation.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	Solution
1	Event registration option collection	Event organizers	Participants need to choose one category from fixed options	Add a Drop-Down Question in the Voting module and set the options
2	Internal opinion polling	Team managers	A quick single-choice poll is needed	Configure candidate options with a Drop-Down Question and preview before saving
3	Service preference surveys	Operations teams	Standardized answers are needed for easier follow-up analysis	Use a Drop-Down Question to limit answers to preset options
4	Course selection forms	Teachers or training coordinators	Respondents need to choose one item from a course list	Set up a Drop-Down Question in the form editor and publish the form
5	Release feedback collection	Cross-functional product teams	Users need to choose quickly from preset feedback items	Provide fixed feedback options through a Drop-Down Question

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Drop-Down Question setup	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic form editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional advanced office benefits	Depends on the current plan details	Usually includes more advanced features and resources

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Creating basic polls or simple forms in daily work	Free	The current Drop-Down Question workflow has no membership requirement and is suitable for basic use
Needing more advanced office capabilities across scenarios	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need broader advanced features, templates, or extended benefits

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