WPS Other Settings on macOS: Introduction

WPS Other Settings is the additional settings entry for poll configuration in Smart Forms on macOS; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	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

Other Settings is a configuration entry in the poll module of WPS Smart Forms on macOS. It is used to manage additional poll settings during form editing. After opening the form editor, you can enter the poll module, open Other Settings, adjust the available options, preview the result, and confirm the changes.

Core tasks include:

Open the Other Settings entry: enter the poll module from the form editor and locate the settings entry.
Adjust related options: complete the needed configuration in the settings panel.
Preview and confirm the result: review the effect after editing and save the changes.

This feature is useful when checking poll rules before publishing, reviewing display-related settings, or confirming changes after updating a poll configuration.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac computer that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening online forms, saving settings, or publishing a form
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editor and permission to edit the target form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Launch WPS Office for Mac, open the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Poll and Other Settings entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides an Other Settings entry inside the poll module of Smart Forms, where you can open a settings panel, adjust options, preview the result, and confirm changes.	Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for response scope, name recording, one response per person, start and end dates, progress bar, and thank-you message.	Google Forms provides settings for limiting to one response, allowing response editing, showing response summaries, editing the confirmation message, and publishing the form.	Notion Forms lets users configure required questions, question types, descriptions, anonymous responses, and sharing behavior, with responses stored in a database.	Adobe Acrobat Sign web forms focus on signable web forms, with options such as email verification, participant settings, CC settings, and access-related controls.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The entry is part of the poll editing flow, so users can move from editing to settings, preview, and confirmation in one place.	Compared with WPS: its settings focus more on response collection rules and organization-level controls.	Compared with WPS: its settings cover publishing and response management, with a stronger emphasis on sharing and published access.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on database-connected form structure and broader form-building options.	Compared with WPS: it is designed more for signing workflows and identity verification than for standard poll settings.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms settings	Google Forms publish and settings	Notion Forms	Adobe Configure Web Forms

Overall Conclusion
Other Settings in WPS is closely tied to the Smart Forms poll editing flow, which makes it practical for quick configuration before publishing. Microsoft, Google, and Notion provide broader settings coverage, but their focus is more on response management, publishing, or database workflows. Adobe's related capability is centered on signable web forms rather than standard poll setup.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How it helps
1	Check poll settings before publishing	Form creators	Poll options may be missed before release	Review and complete settings in Other Settings before publishing
2	Update poll rules	Operations staff, project owners	Existing poll settings need adjustment	Reopen the settings panel and update the related options
3	Preview the final effect	Editors	The final result is unclear before confirmation	Preview the result before confirming the changes
4	Edit forms in collaboration	Team members	Additional settings can be overlooked during shared editing	Use the poll module to review related settings in one place
5	Troubleshoot after changes	Form maintainers	Saved settings do not match expectations	Recheck the settings and save again after review

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation basics	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other Settings in Smart Forms polls	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF and extended tools	Partially limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and template benefits	Basic quota	Higher quota or more benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why pay for WPS Office

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to create and adjust standard poll settings	Free	This feature can be used without membership
You also need more advanced PDF, template, or cloud benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable for users with broader office needs

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Source: WPS Office pricing page