Use Clear Response Data through 3 how-to topics in the index below; all 3 are available without membership, and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open the Clear Response Data entry | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set and confirm the clearing action | Free |
| 3 | 3. Check whether the saved or published change has taken effect | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Open the Clear Response Data entry
Entry path: Form editor → Quick Start → Clear Response Data
- Open the WPS Forms editing interface on your Mac.
- In the left-side navigation, select Quick Start.
- Find the Clear Response Data item.
- Click it to open the related editing panel.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the Clear Response Data settings page or panel opens.
- Next action available: you can continue to configure settings or move to the confirmation step.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you are not in the form editing interface, the Quick Start area may not appear.
- Environment note: you need edit permission for the current form.
2. Set and confirm the clearing action
Entry path: Clear Response Data settings panel
- In the pop-up panel, configure the available settings as prompted on screen.
- Preview the result and review the current settings.
- Click OK to confirm the action.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the settings in the panel are confirmed.
- Next action available: you can return to the editor and continue with saving, previewing, or publishing the form.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: confirming the action before previewing may cause you to miss an unexpected setting.
- Environment note: if the panel loads slowly, wait until all content is visible before continuing.
3. Check whether the saved or published change has taken effect
Entry path: Form editor → Save / Publish / Preview
- After configuring Clear Response Data, click Save first.
- If the form requires publishing before the change appears to respondents, publish the form.
- Use preview or reopen the related area to verify that the setting has been applied.
- If the change has not taken effect, confirm again that the form was saved and published.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: after saving or publishing, the setting status matches your latest action.
- Next action available: you can continue collecting new responses or make further adjustments.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: changing the setting without saving it, which leaves the previous result unchanged.
- Environment note: some changes may require a newly published version before they appear on the response side.