WPS Preview on Windows: Introduction

WPS Preview on Windows helps you check how a smart form will appear during editing; 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	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Preview is a configuration feature in the Quick Start area of Smart Forms on Windows. It lets you check how the current form will appear during editing and then continue with confirmation, saving, or publishing steps.

Core tasks include:

Open the preview entry from Quick Start in the form editor.
Check the current form result in the preview view.
Confirm the setup and continue with the next action.

This feature is useful when building a form, reviewing changes before publishing, or checking the current layout after edits.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC that can run WPS Office normally
App status	It is recommended to use the latest WPS Office build so the Smart Forms interface is fully available
Network	A stable internet connection is recommended when opening Smart Forms and online preview content
Access	You need access to the form editor and permission to edit the current form

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 Preview entry is visible in Quick Start

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Comparison Item	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Preview entry in the Quick Start area of the Smart Forms editor, so you can check the current form result during editing and then confirm the action.	Microsoft Forms supports preview on computer or mobile and lets users test-submit a form in preview.	Google Forms provides official help content related to previewing and submitting a form before use.	Notion Forms lets users preview from the top of the form builder and continue configuring questions, submission settings, and sharing.	Adobe Acrobat Sign includes a Preview & Add Signature Fields step when creating a web form before publishing.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: the preview entry is part of the Smart Forms editing flow, which makes it convenient to check results while editing; Distinct: it is connected to the Quick Start path for a shorter review flow.	Compared with WPS: supports cross-device preview and test submission, but the workflow is centered on Microsoft Forms as a separate product flow.	Compared with WPS: supports preview-related checking, while publicly available official guidance is more help-page oriented.	Compared with WPS: preview is tightly integrated with form building, but some advanced logic features are limited to higher-tier plans.	Compared with WPS: focuses more on signature-oriented web forms and field placement than on a lightweight smart form preview path.
Official Source	—	Create a form with Microsoft Forms	Preview Submit in Google Forms	Forms	Create a web form

Overall Conclusion
WPS Preview on Windows is well suited to users who are already working inside the Smart Forms editor and want a direct way to review the current result before moving on. If your priority is checking form appearance inside the same editing flow, WPS offers a straightforward path. Other products may be a better fit when your main goal is public survey distribution, database-style workflows, or signature-heavy form publishing.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable users	Main need	How Preview helps
1	Check a newly created form	Form creators	The initial layout needs a quick review	Open Preview to inspect the current form result
2	Review changes after editing fields	Content maintainers	Recent edits may affect display order or layout	Reopen Preview and verify the updated result
3	Final check before publishing	Project members	The form should be reviewed before release	Use Preview before saving or publishing
4	Keep team reviews consistent	Collaborators	Multiple editors need one current view of the form	Preview shows the latest display state
5	Demonstrate the form flow	Trainers or presenters	The team needs to see the respondent-side result	Preview can be used for a quick walkthrough

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Item	Free	WPS Premium
Access to Preview	✅ Available	✅ Available
Check preview results	✅ Available	✅ Available
Other account benefits	Depends on the current account plan	Additional benefits depend on the selected plan

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need basic preview in Smart Forms	Free	The Preview feature itself is available without membership
You also want broader account benefits or other advanced office features	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want additional office-related benefits under one plan

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium