WPS Gender on Windows: Introduction

Last updated:July 22, 2026

WPS Gender is a single-choice field setup feature in Smart Forms questionnaires; it includes 3 core tasks, with 3 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks3Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership3Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Gender is a field setup feature in the Smart Forms questionnaire workflow of WPS Office on Windows. It is used to add and manage gender options in a form. From the form editor, you can open the questionnaire module, enter the Gender settings area, adjust related options, preview the result, and confirm the setup.

Core tasks include:

  • Open the Gender field entry in the questionnaire workflow.
  • Adjust related Gender settings in the editing panel.
  • Preview and confirm the final display result before saving.

This feature is suitable for questionnaire design, information collection, and basic data categorization where a standardized single-choice field is needed.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Windows device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
NetworkA network connection is recommended for installation and account-related actions; local editing does not have a strict requirement
OtherYou need access to the Smart Forms editing interface and permission to edit the current form

Download & Installation

Before using Gender in Smart Forms, install WPS Office for Windows and make sure you can access the related form workspace.

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationOpen WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the Questionnaire module is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryProvides a Gender field entry in Smart Forms questionnaires, with an editing panel for setup, preview, and confirmation.Microsoft Forms supports Choice questions with answer options, and also provides settings such as required, drop-down, and branching.Google Forms supports Multiple choice and Dropdown questions, both of which can provide a single-choice option list.Notion supports Select properties in databases, which allow one option from a list and are more suitable for lightweight categorization.Adobe Acrobat Sign supports Radio Buttons for choosing one value from a predefined set.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: The Gender field is placed directly in the Smart Forms questionnaire workflow, which makes entry and preview straightforward for field setup.Compared with WPS: Users usually start from a general Choice question and then organize options and question structure manually.Compared with WPS: It relies on general question types and supports flexible form building, but it is not a dedicated Gender field entry.Compared with WPS: It is centered on database properties, so it fits record management better than a questionnaire-specific field flow.Compared with WPS: It is more focused on document signing and PDF form scenarios than questionnaire editing.
Official SourceCreate a quiz with Microsoft FormsChoose a type of question for your formDatabase propertiesRadio Buttons

Overall Conclusion
WPS Gender fits directly into the Smart Forms questionnaire workflow and is convenient for users who want to configure a field inside an existing form. Other products usually provide similar results through general single-choice question types or property settings, but their setup paths and product focus are different.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow this feature helps
1Basic information collectionQuestionnaire creatorsNeed to collect respondent profile details in a consistent formatAdd a Gender field and save it in the form
2Event registration formsEvent organizersNeed standardized options for registration dataProvide a fixed single-choice field for gender
3Internal registration formsAdmin and HR teamsNeed to reduce inconsistent manual inputPreview the field in the editor before use
4Data categorizationData coordinatorsNeed cleaner data for later grouping and reviewUse fixed options instead of free-text input
5Reusable questionnaire templatesFrequent form buildersRebuilding common fields takes timeConfigure the Gender field directly in the questionnaire module

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation components✅ Available✅ Available
Basic Gender field setup in Smart Forms✅ Available✅ Available
Some advanced PDF, AI, and extended servicesAvailable by feature or with limits✅ More advanced capabilities available

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
Everyday questionnaire editing and basic field setupFree versionBasic Gender field setup is available for regular form creation
Ongoing work that also needs more PDF, AI, or extended office featuresWPS PremiumBetter suited to users who need broader advanced capabilities over time

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page