WPS Data Dashboard on Windows: Introduction

WPS Data Dashboard is a survey data display and management feature in Smart Form 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	All listed tasks are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Data Dashboard is a configuration feature in the Smart Form survey workflow of WPS Office for Windows. It is used to review, adjust, and confirm how survey data is displayed. After you enter the form editor, you can open the Data Dashboard entry from the Survey section, adjust related settings in the panel, preview the result, and save the configuration.

Core tasks include:

Open the Data Dashboard entry to access the survey data display settings.
Adjust Data Dashboard settings in the configuration panel.
Preview and save the result before finishing the setup.

This feature is useful when you want to prepare survey result displays, check settings before publishing, or update the display setup later.

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 and syncing settings
Other	You need access to the Smart Form editor and permission to edit the target form

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download and install the WPS Office client for Windows
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the Survey section and Data Dashboard entry are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Data Dashboard entry in the Smart Form survey workflow, where you can open the panel, adjust settings, preview the result, and save it.	Microsoft Forms provides real-time analytics, question-level details, individual response review, and Excel export for deeper analysis.	Google Forms provides response summaries, question-by-question and individual response views, plus export to Google Sheets or CSV.	Notion Forms stores responses in databases and supports follow-up analysis through filters, sorts, and chart views; form creation and customization are more complete on desktop and web.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on collecting and exporting PDF form data, including response aggregation and export to spreadsheet or XML formats.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Data Dashboard entry is available directly inside the survey editing flow. Distinct: setup, preview, and save are handled in one focused workflow.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on response review and Excel-based analysis, and its public documentation does not emphasize a dedicated dashboard configuration step inside survey editing.	Compared with WPS: it focuses more on response summaries and spreadsheet export, and its public documentation does not emphasize a separate dashboard configuration entry.	Compared with WPS: analysis depends more on database views and chart configuration, with fuller creation and customization on desktop and web.	Compared with WPS: it is centered more on PDF form collection and export than on a survey dashboard workflow.
Official Source	—	Check and share your form results	View and manage form responses	Forms	Collect and manage PDF form data

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to configure survey data presentation during editing, WPS offers a more concentrated workflow. Microsoft and Google focus more on response summaries and export-based analysis, Notion is stronger for database-centered organization, and Adobe is more aligned with PDF form collection scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main need	How Data Dashboard helps
1	Pre-publish survey check	Form creators	Confirm the display result before publishing	Open Data Dashboard, preview the result, and save after checking
2	Updating survey display settings	Operations and project members	Modify display settings for an existing survey	Reopen the configuration panel and adjust related settings
3	Preparing result presentation	Research and collection teams	Organize how results will be shown in advance	Complete the setup from the Survey section
4	Repeated configuration updates	Teams that revise surveys often	Keep display results consistent after changes	Preview each update before confirming
5	Centralized editing workflow	Users who want one entry for survey setup	Avoid scattered configuration paths	Enter from Form Editor → Survey → Data Dashboard

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	Available	Available
Basic PDF features and PDF reading	Available	Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Partially limited	Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on plan
AI-related tools	Some limits apply	More related tools and usage are available

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need Data Dashboard for survey setup	Free	The feature description does not show a membership requirement for the listed tasks
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or AI features	WPS Premium	Better for users who need broader office features and more advanced tools

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