WPS Fill in the Blank Question on Windows: Introduction

WPS Fill in the Blank Question is an open-text question setup feature in Smart Forms polling on Windows; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Version limit	No specific limit stated	No explicit version threshold is shown in the current feature information

About This Feature

Overview

Fill in the Blank Question is a question type in the Poll section of WPS Smart Forms on Windows. It is used to collect short text responses and supports question setup, parameter adjustment, preview, confirmation, and later editing.

Core tasks include:

Open the fill-in-the-blank question entry in the form editor.
Configure the question content and related settings.
Preview the question before confirming it.
Edit an existing fill-in-the-blank question later.

This feature is suitable for feedback collection, event registration notes, classroom responses, and internal surveys.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows device that can run the current WPS Office desktop app
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, previewing, or sharing results
Other	Signing in with a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Windows installer and complete setup with the installation wizard
Post-install check	Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Poll section and Fill in the Blank Question entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In Smart Forms Poll, WPS provides a fill-in-the-blank question entry for editing, parameter setup, preview, and confirmation.	Microsoft Forms supports Text questions when creating forms and includes preview during form building.	Google Forms supports Short answer and Paragraph questions, with required settings and validation options.	Notion Forms supports text questions, long answers, required settings, and preview in the form builder.	Adobe Acrobat Sign supports text fields in web forms, but its workflow is centered on web forms and e-sign collection rather than poll-style question editing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the entry is placed directly in the Smart Forms poll workflow, making it convenient to configure and preview the question in one editing flow.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft highlights general-purpose form creation with Text question types and preview.	Compared with WPS: Google provides open-text question types and validation for general survey collection.	Compared with WPS: Notion offers strong text-question configuration, while some advanced logic depends on paid plans.	Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses on signing and web form fields instead of a poll-oriented fill-in-the-blank question workflow.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms text question	Google Forms question types	Notion Forms	Adobe Acrobat Sign field types

Overall Conclusion
If you want to add an open-text question directly inside the WPS Smart Forms poll workflow, Fill in the Blank Question is a practical option for setup and preview in one place. Other products also support text input, but they are positioned more around general forms, database-backed forms, or signing workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How This Feature Helps
1	Event registration notes	Event organizers	Choice questions cannot capture custom notes	Add a fill-in-the-blank question to collect extra details
2	Classroom response collection	Teachers and trainers	A short subjective answer is needed	Let participants type answers directly in a text field
3	Internal feedback collection	Team managers	Fixed options do not capture detailed opinions	Use an open-text question for suggestions
4	Product research follow-up	Operations and research teams	A survey needs a free-input item	Configure a fill-in-the-blank question and preview it before use
5	Post-creation form updates	Form maintainers	A question still needs revision after creation	Reopen the editor, update the question, and save again

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Current fill-in-the-blank question setup feature	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Partially limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and selected extra benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Use Case	Recommended Plan	Why
Basic day-to-day form creation and editing	Free	The current feature information does not show a membership requirement for this question type
Broader office, PDF, or extra service needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need expanded PDF tools, cloud benefits, or other advanced capabilities

WPS membership center: Subscribe to WPS Premium