WPS Print Form is a print-form setup feature in Smart Forms on Windows; 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
Print Form is a setup option in the Quick Start area of Smart Forms. It is used to open the print form settings panel, adjust related options, preview the result, and confirm the setup. It fits scenarios where you need a printable form layout for paper distribution, on-site handwriting, or output review.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Print Form entry from the form editor.
- Adjust print-related settings in the panel.
- Preview the result and confirm the setup.
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 online forms or syncing settings |
| Other | If you plan to print, make sure a working printer is available on your computer |
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 Quick Start area and the Print Form entry are available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Opens Print Form from Quick Start in the Smart Forms editor, then lets you adjust settings, preview the result, and confirm the setup before printing. | Microsoft Forms supports printing a blank form, a response summary, and an individual response. | Google Forms officially documents response review, CSV download, and browser-based printing paths rather than a dedicated print-form setup flow. | Notion Forms supports form creation and configuration, but printing usually depends on exporting a page or database as PDF first. | Adobe Acrobat focuses on printing PDF files and finished PDF forms rather than configuring an online form builder workflow. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: keeps entry access, parameter setup, preview, and confirmation in one editing flow for Quick Start form work. | Compared with WPS: more emphasis is placed on printing finished forms and response results. | Compared with WPS: official guidance is more focused on response viewing and export than on an integrated print-form setup path. | Compared with WPS: form creation is flexible, but direct printing of a form view is less straightforward. | Compared with WPS: it is stronger for existing PDF output, not for online form setup inside an editor. |
| Official Source | — | Print a form | View & manage form responses / Print a file | Forms / Export your content | Basic PDF printing tasks |
Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to configure print-related settings while editing a form, WPS offers a shorter path inside the form workflow. If your work is centered on printing response records, exporting data, or handling finished PDF files, the other products may fit those tasks better.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Print Form helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check a paper form before distribution | Admin staff, teachers, trainers | The printed layout needs to be reviewed before use | Open Print Form and preview the output |
| 2 | Prepare forms for on-site filling | Front desk staff, event teams | A printable form needs to be prepared quickly | Complete the setup in Quick Start and confirm it |
| 3 | Review a revised form template | Form designers | Changes need another print check | Reopen the Print Form panel and review the settings |
| 4 | Repeat layout testing | Team collaborators | Each adjustment needs another output check | Use preview and confirmation repeatedly |
| 5 | Complete local printing | Office users | The form still needs to be sent to a printer after setup | Finish the setup, then continue with system printing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Print Form setup flow | Available | Available |
| Core WPS Office document features | Available | Available |
| More advanced PDF, template, and extended benefits | Some features may be limited | More advanced benefits are available |
| Cloud storage and some value-added services | Basic quota | Higher quota or more services |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Occasional form setup and printing | Free | Enough for opening the feature, adjusting settings, and confirming the result |
| Frequent document output, PDF work, and template use | WPS Premium | Better suited to broader office needs with more extended benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page