WPS Matrix Scale on macOS: Introduction

WPS Matrix Scale is a configuration feature in Smart Forms voting scenarios on macOS; it includes 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Matrix Scale is used in the Smart Forms Voting module to configure matrix-style rating questions. It helps you present multiple evaluation dimensions in one question and collect structured scores in a consistent format. This setup works well for surveys, satisfaction feedback, event reviews, and internal evaluations.

Core tasks include:

Open the Matrix Scale entry point from the Voting module.
Configure Matrix Scale settings, preview the result, and confirm the setup in the current form.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally
App version	The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, saving settings, or publishing a form
Other	Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Voting module is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Matrix Scale entry point inside the Smart Forms Voting module, where you can open the editor, adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm the configuration.	Microsoft Forms supports surveys, polls, and quizzes, with question types such as Rating and Likert.	Google Forms supports Linear scale, Rating, Multiple choice grid, and Checkbox grid for scoring and grid-based responses.	Notion help content focuses on database automations and workflow actions rather than a native matrix rating question type for surveys.	Adobe Acrobat supports creating and distributing forms, with a focus on PDF form fields and response collection rather than a native matrix survey scale component.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry point is directly available inside the Smart Forms Voting workflow. Distinct: Setup, preview, and confirmation stay in one editing flow on macOS.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft centers this workflow in the separate Microsoft Forms service.	Compared with WPS: Google offers several scale and grid question types, mainly within Google Forms.	Compared with WPS: Notion is more focused on database workflow automation than native voting scale editing.	Compared with WPS: Adobe is more focused on PDF form creation and collection than native voting matrix scale editing.
Official Source	—	Create a form with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Database automations	Create PDF forms from scratch

Overall Conclusion
If you want to set up a matrix rating question quickly on macOS, WPS keeps the path more direct inside the Smart Forms voting workflow. Other products also support forms or structured data collection, but their focus is more on standalone form services, database workflows, or PDF forms.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How Matrix Scale helps
1	Satisfaction surveys	Admin teams, operations teams, event organizers	Multiple dimensions need to be rated together	Use one Matrix Scale question to organize scoring items
2	Training feedback	Trainers, program coordinators	Too many feedback dimensions to configure one by one	Show multiple evaluation items in one matrix question
3	Internal reviews	Team leads, project managers	Several standards need consistent scoring	Collect structured ratings with one matrix setup
4	Event follow-up	Marketing teams, community managers	Feedback needs to be summarized quickly	Gather responses through the Voting module’s Matrix Scale
5	Service evaluation	Support teams, service teams	Service quality needs standardized scoring records	Set fixed rating dimensions with Matrix Scale

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Matrix Scale setup	Available	Available
Basic PDF features	Available	Available
Advanced PDF and more advanced tools	Partially limited	More features available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB (varies by plan)

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional voting forms or feedback forms	Free	Basic Matrix Scale setup is available for light use
Broader document work with more cloud storage	WPS Premium	Better for users who also need more advanced tools and larger cloud storage

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