How to Use WPS Global Settings on macOS

Last updated:July 21, 2026

Use WPS Global Settings through 3 topics: open Global Settings, adjust global parameters, and save changes to confirm they take effect.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open Global SettingsFree
22. Adjust Global ParametersFree
33. Save Changes and Confirm They Take EffectFree

How-to Guide

1. Open Global Settings

Entry: Form Editor → Survey → Global Settings

  1. Open the Smart Forms editing interface.
  2. Select the Survey section in the left navigation pane.
  3. Find the Global Settings option.
  4. Click it to open the editing panel.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The Global Settings panel opens and shows the current form-level options.
  • Next action available: You can continue to edit parameters, preview changes, or save settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you are not in the Survey section, the Global Settings entry may not appear.
  • Environment note: You need edit permission for the target form.

2. Adjust Global Parameters

Entry: Global Settings panel

  1. Review the available parameters in the Global Settings panel.
  2. Modify the settings you want to change based on the on-screen options.
  3. Preview the result and confirm that the configuration matches your needs.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The parameters in the panel reflect the updated values.
  • Next action available: You can continue refining the settings or move to the save step.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Skipping preview may cause you to miss display or logic changes in the survey.
  • Environment note: For online forms, keep the network connection stable to avoid sync delays.

3. Save Changes and Confirm They Take Effect

Entry: Global Settings panel → OK / Save

  1. After adjusting the parameters, click OK or Save.
  2. Return to the survey editor and review the updated result.
  3. If the changes need to affect the respondent side, publish a new version by following the on-screen flow.
  4. Preview the survey again and confirm that the updated settings are applied.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The settings are saved, and the latest configuration is visible when you reopen Global Settings.
  • Next action available: You can continue editing, previewing, or publishing the survey.
  • No side effect: Existing survey content is not removed automatically just because you opened the settings panel.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you change parameters without saving, the settings will not be kept.
  • Environment note: Some global settings may require a new version to be published before they affect later responses.