WPS Auto Numbering on macOS: Introduction

WPS Auto Numbering is a numbering management feature for questionnaire editing; 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

Auto Numbering is a built-in setting in WPS Office for Mac Smart Forms under the Questionnaire module. It is used to display question numbers in sequence so creators can review question order during editing and preview.

Core tasks include:

Open the Auto Numbering entry in the Questionnaire module.
Adjust Auto Numbering settings in the panel.
Preview the numbering result and confirm the change.

This feature is useful for questionnaire design, question order review, and final checks before publishing.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	An internet connection is recommended for installation and account-related features; local editing has no strict requirement
Other	You need access to the Smart Forms editor and permission to edit the current form

Source: WPS Office for Mac

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Questionnaire module and Auto Numbering entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides an Auto Numbering entry in the Questionnaire module of Smart Forms, so you can set, preview, and save numbering during form editing.	Microsoft Forms displays question numbers automatically, but official Microsoft Q&A states there is currently no option to change, remove, or restart question numbering.	Google Forms official help covers adding questions, sections, and reordering content, but it does not document a separate auto-numbering control.	Notion Forms lets users create and customize questions connected to database properties, but its official help does not describe a separate automatic numbering control.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form fields, field properties, and submission behavior rather than a questionnaire-style automatic question numbering workflow.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: WPS provides a direct Auto Numbering entry inside the questionnaire editing flow, making it easier to review question order and display before saving.	Compared with WPS: numbering is more of a default system behavior, and official guidance indicates there is no native control to modify or reset it.	Compared with WPS: official guidance covers question order and sections, but does not show a dedicated numbering switch or numbering settings panel.	Compared with WPS: the product emphasizes database-connected form building and question customization rather than a separate numbering setting.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is better aligned with PDF field design than questionnaire question-number management.
Official Source	—	Question number in Microsoft Forms	Edit your form	Forms – Notion Help Center	PDF forms help

Overall Conclusion
For questionnaire editing scenarios where you want a direct numbering setting in the editing flow, WPS is more aligned with that workflow. Other products usually provide default numbering, question ordering, or PDF form field tools, but they present numbering control differently.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main issue	How this feature helps
1	Review question order before publishing	Form creators	It is hard to verify sequence quickly in long questionnaires	Turn on Auto Numbering and preview the full numbering result
2	Adjust questionnaire structure	Content editors	Question changes require another numbering check	Update settings and preview the numbering again
3	Team review and proofreading	Reviewers and coordinators	Teams need a clear way to check question order	Use numbered questions for a shared review pass
4	Build reusable questionnaire templates	Template maintainers	Reused templates need consistent numbering presentation	Enable Auto Numbering during template editing and verify the result
5	Final confirmation before saving	Form managers	Numbering issues may be noticed only after saving	Preview first, then confirm the setting

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Auto Numbering setup in Smart Forms	Available	Available
Extended PDF editing and conversion tools	Some features are limited	More advanced tools are included
Cloud storage and expanded benefits	1 GB cloud storage	20 GB cloud storage or higher plan benefits
AI tool usage	Limited	Limited, with broader paid-plan coverage

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional questionnaire creation or editing	Free	Basic Auto Numbering use is enough for everyday questionnaire editing
Users who also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader office features	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need more advanced tools and storage benefits

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