How to Use WPS Global Settings on Windows

Last updated:July 22, 2026

Use Global Settings through 4 how-to topics in the poll editing flow; 4 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Open Global Settings

Entry: Form Editor → Poll → Global Settings

  1. Open the Smart Forms editing interface.
  2. Select the Poll section in the left navigation pane.
  3. Find the Global Settings option.
  4. Click it to enter editing.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You enter the Global Settings area or open the settings panel.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting parameters.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you do not enter the Poll section first, you may not see the entry.
  • Environment note: You need to be in the Smart Forms editing interface.

Entry: Global Settings panel

  1. Review the available options in the Global Settings panel.
  2. Adjust the related parameters based on the on-screen prompts.
  3. Check whether each setting matches the current poll needs.
  • Interface result: The parameters have been adjusted for the current scenario.
  • Next action available: You can move on to preview or confirmation.
  • Common mistake: If you do not review each option after editing, some key settings may be missed.
  • Environment note: Some settings should be checked together with the current poll content.

3. Preview the Configuration

Entry: Preview flow in the Global Settings panel

  1. After adjusting parameters, review the current interface feedback.
  2. Preview the configuration and confirm that the display and rules match your expectation.
  3. If needed, go back and continue adjusting the parameters.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You can see the preview result for the current settings.
  • Next action available: You can save directly after confirmation.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Saving without previewing may lead to another round of edits later.
  • Environment note: Complete the main parameter setup before previewing.

4. Confirm and Save Settings

Entry: Global Settings panel → Confirm

  1. After checking the preview, click Confirm.
  2. Save the current Global Settings configuration.
  3. Return to the editing flow and continue with the next task.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The settings are saved, and the panel closes or returns to the editor.
  • Next action available: You can continue to publish, share, or review later responses.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you finish editing but do not click Confirm, the changes are not kept.
  • Environment note: Some settings may mainly appear on the responder side after later publishing steps.