This guide introduces Filling Settings in WPS Office on Windows, including feature scope, setup, download, use cases, and membership information. It covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature name | Filling Settings |
| Location | Poll module in the Smart Forms editor |
| Core tasks | 4 |
| Available without membership | 4 |
| Membership-related items | 0 |
| Suitable for | Users who need to configure poll filling rules, preview the result, and confirm changes |
About This Feature
Overview
Filling Settings is a configuration feature used in the Poll scenario of Smart Forms. In WPS Office, you can open the Smart Forms editor, go to the Poll module, open Filling Settings, adjust the relevant parameters in the panel, preview the result, and click OK to finish.
Current feature information indicates that Filling Settings on Windows has no membership restriction and no version restriction.
System Requirements
- A Windows device that can run WPS Office normally.
- A local environment that allows you to open the Smart Forms editor and complete settings changes.
- A stable internet connection is recommended when downloading WPS Office, updating the app, or accessing online form content.
Download & Installation
- Open the official WPS Office download page.
- Download the installer for Windows.
- Follow the installation steps to complete setup.
- Launch WPS Office and open the target Smart Form for editing.
Source: WPS Office download page
Compare with Alternatives
Different form products focus on different parts of the form setup workflow. The table below summarizes how WPS compares with several official form-related products in publicly available documentation.
| Capability | WPS | Microsoft Forms | Google Forms | Notion Forms | Adobe Acrobat Sign Web Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Open Filling Settings in the Smart Forms Poll workflow, configure parameters, preview the result, and confirm the change. | Settings include responder scope, name recording, one response per person, start and end dates, and thank-you messaging. | Settings include publishing, response limits, response editing, response summaries, and confirmation messages. | Forms can be created and configured with required questions, anonymous responses, sharing options, and conditional logic on some plans. | Web forms can be configured with participants, CC recipients, email verification, access controls, and save-progress options. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps the filling setup flow inside the Smart Forms poll editor, making it convenient to configure and preview in one editing path. | Focuses on general form and quiz settings, especially responder scope and timing controls. | Focuses on publishing and sharing controls, plus response editing and summary options. | Focuses on database-connected forms and sharing configuration. | Focuses on signing-oriented web form flows and identity verification controls. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Support | Google Docs Editors Help | Notion Help Center | Adobe Help Center |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Filling Settings is closely aligned with the Smart Forms poll editing workflow on Windows, while the alternatives place more emphasis on responder scope, sharing permissions, publishing, or signing controls.
Use Cases
- Configure filling rules while creating a poll.
- Preview the effect before publishing or sharing the form.
- Update settings in an existing poll and check how the change affects new responses.
- Prepare a poll for team feedback, registration, or lightweight survey collection.
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
According to the official WPS buy page, the free plan includes basic PDF features, a free PDF reader, limited template downloads, and 1 GB of cloud space. Paid plans shown on the page include more advanced tools and higher cloud storage allocations.
| Item | Free | WPS Premium / Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday use | Basic features available | More advanced features available |
| PDF tools | Basic PDF features | More complete PDF tool coverage shown on the page |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB or higher plan allocations shown on the page |
| Suitable for | Lightweight daily work and basic editing | Users who need more advanced tools or more storage |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
- If you mainly use Filling Settings for everyday poll configuration in WPS Office, the free plan is generally suitable.
- If you also need more PDF tools, more template resources, or more cloud storage, review the paid plans on the official pricing page.
- For team collaboration or shared usage scenarios, compare plans that include multi-user or higher-storage benefits.
How to Subscribe
You can review available plans, included benefits, and subscription options on the official WPS purchase page. Before subscribing, it is helpful to confirm whether you need more PDF tools, more cloud storage, or team-oriented benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page