WPS User Name is a name setting item in Smart Forms voting workflows on Windows; this guide covers 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 | All listed tasks are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
User Name is used to configure and manage name-related settings in the voting module of Smart Forms. It helps form creators control how the name item is set up before collecting responses.
Core tasks include:
- Open the User Name setting entry in the voting workflow.
- Adjust the setting, preview the result, and confirm the change.
This feature fits scenarios such as surveys, event sign-ups, internal voting, and lightweight response collection. It helps you finish setup faster and check the display result before sharing a form.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening, saving, or sharing online forms |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for saving and managing form content |
Download & Installation
Before using User Name, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open the Smart Forms workspace.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Launch WPS Office, open the form editor, and confirm that the Voting module and the User Name setting are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides a User Name setting entry in Smart Forms voting workflows, with a setup panel for parameter changes, preview, and confirmation. | Microsoft Forms lets form owners use Record name in form settings to identify responders inside an organization and control who can respond. | Google Forms can identify responders by collecting verified email addresses or responder-entered email addresses, but the official guidance focuses on email collection rather than a separate name setting. | Notion Forms automatically creates a Respondent property to capture respondent names and also allows anonymous responses in sharing settings. | Adobe Acrobat Sign web forms support public form flows and participant configuration. Email is required for participants, while name-related control is more closely tied to recipient-name configuration. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The setting entry sits directly in the voting editing flow, so setup can be completed in one continuous path. Distinct: The path from configuration to preview is more concentrated. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is more focused on form-level identity recording. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow focuses more on email collection and access control. | Compared with WPS: respondent names can be captured automatically, but some advanced logic is limited to higher plans. | Compared with WPS: the official workflow is more oriented to signing-style web forms and participant routing. |
| Official Source | — | Adjust form or quiz settings in Microsoft Forms | Create your first form in Google Forms | Forms in Notion Help Center | Create a web form in Adobe Acrobat Sign |
Overall Conclusion: If your main goal is to configure a name item quickly during vote creation, WPS offers a more direct setup path. If your team needs stronger organization identity controls, email-based identification, or signing workflows, the alternatives emphasize those areas differently.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | How User Name Helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event registration voting | Event organizers | Collect participant names in a vote | Open the voting module and configure the name item before publishing |
| 2 | Class or community surveys | Teachers and community admins | Confirm who submitted a response more clearly | Adjust the name setting and preview the result before use |
| 3 | Internal feedback collection | Team coordinators | Check whether the name item displays correctly before release | Review the setup in preview and then confirm it |
| 4 | Lightweight questionnaire building | General office users | Finish setup without a complex form workflow | Use the direct entry inside the voting module |
| 5 | Pre-collection field setup | Form maintainers | Standardize fields before responses arrive | Manage the name item during editing to reduce later changes |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features and PDF reading | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Advanced PDF editing, more conversion tools, and extended features | Partially limited | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher-capacity plans available |
| AI-related features | Some limits apply | More features and usage allowances available |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional use of the User Name setting in voting forms | Free | The feature in this guide does not require membership and works well for light daily use |
| Form work plus broader PDF, cloud, or AI needs | WPS Premium | A better fit if you also need expanded office features beyond form setup |
How to Subscribe
- Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium
- After subscribing, sign in with the purchased account in WPS Office to view subscription details and use the related benefits.
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Source: How to enjoy all benefits of WPS Office after subscription