WPS Single Selection is a single-answer voting setup feature in Smart Forms on Windows; this guide covers 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
Single Selection is used in the Vote section of Smart Forms to create a question where each respondent can choose only one answer from multiple options. It fits voting forms, preference collection, registration intent checks, and other one-answer response scenarios in WPS Office on Windows.
Core tasks in this guide include:
- Open the Single Selection entry in the Vote module.
- Configure the question settings and preview the result.
- Save or publish the setup so responses are collected as one-answer selections.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening Smart Forms, previewing, or publishing forms |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Vote module is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Single Selection lets you open the Vote module in Smart Forms, configure a one-answer voting question, preview it, and save the setup in one editing flow. | Microsoft Forms offers a Choice question type, where single-answer behavior is the default unless multiple answers are enabled. | Google Forms supports one-answer selection through Multiple choice and Dropdown question types, with optional required settings. | Notion Forms supports multiple choice questions, required fields, preview, sharing, and database-connected responses. | Adobe Acrobat Sign uses radio buttons for mutually exclusive single-choice selections in online forms. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps entry selection, question setup, preview, and save actions in one Smart Forms voting workflow for direct single-answer poll setup. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms is positioned more as a general form and quiz builder, with single selection configured through the Choice question type. | Compared with WPS: Google Forms provides clear one-answer question types for general forms, while voting-specific structure is assembled manually. | Compared with WPS: Notion connects forms closely with databases, but some advanced logic is limited to paid plans. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on signing and form field design, with single selection implemented through radio button fields. |
| Official Source | — | Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms | Choose a type of question for your form | Forms | Radio Buttons |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Single Selection works well when you want to configure a one-answer voting question directly inside the Smart Forms editing flow on Windows. Microsoft Forms and Google Forms are closer to general-purpose form builders, while Notion and Adobe are stronger in database-connected workflows or signature-oriented form design.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main need | How Single Selection helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event voting | Operations teams | Let participants choose only one candidate or option | Collect one final choice with a single-answer vote |
| 2 | Preference collection | Team managers | Summarize one clear preference from each respondent | Add a one-answer question and preview it before saving |
| 3 | Registration intent check | Training organizers | Avoid multiple selections that affect counting | Restrict each respondent to one answer |
| 4 | Proposal selection | Project teams | Gather one final option from several plans | Set up a single-answer vote in the Vote module |
| 5 | Internal opinion survey | Admin or HR teams | Review one-choice responses more clearly | Use a single-answer voting question for cleaner results |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature area | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Single Selection setup | ✅ | ✅ |
| Core office and basic PDF tools | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced PDF tools, more templates, and extended features | Partially limited | ✅ |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher-capacity plans available |
| AI-related tools | Some limits apply | More features and usage are available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creating simple voting forms for daily work | Free | Suitable for basic single-answer setup and regular form editing |
| Needing more PDF tools, templates, cloud storage, or AI features | WPS Premium | Better for users who also need broader office features beyond the form itself |
How to Subscribe
- Subscribe here: Get WPS Premium
Source: WPS Office pricing page