WPS Global Settings on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 21, 2026

Common questions about WPS Global Settings usually fall into 3 areas: finding the entry, making saved changes take effect, and understanding the scope of changes.

FAQ

How do I find Global Settings in the Survey section?

  1. Open the Smart Forms editing interface.
  2. Select the Survey section in the left navigation pane.
  3. Find Global Settings in that section and open it.

What should I do if saved Global Settings changes do not appear?

  1. Confirm that you clicked OK or Save.
  2. Reopen Global Settings and check whether the changes were retained.
  3. If the setting affects respondents, publish a new version and preview the survey again.

Can I still modify Global Settings after the survey is created?

  1. Yes. Reopen the survey in the editing interface.
  2. Open Global Settings and update the parameters you need.
  3. Save the changes and publish if needed. Keep in mind that some changes mainly affect later submissions or later response sessions.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Global SettingsA centralized area where settings that apply to the whole survey are managed.
Survey sectionA functional area in the Smart Forms editor used to manage survey content and related settings.
Publish a new versionThe action that applies saved updates to later use scenarios after editing is complete.