WPS Other Settings is a questionnaire configuration feature in Smart Form on macOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | 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
Other Settings is used in the Questionnaire section of the Smart Form editor on Mac to manage additional configuration before you finish or review a questionnaire.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Other Settings panel from the form editor.
- Adjust related parameters, preview the result, and confirm the changes.
This feature is useful when you are preparing a questionnaire, reviewing settings before publishing, or updating configuration after edits.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A macOS device that can run WPS Office for Mac normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office so the Smart Form entry and settings are fully available |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended when opening online forms or syncing settings |
| Other | You need access to the Smart Form editing interface and permission to edit the current form |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office for Mac, enter the Smart Form editor, and confirm that the Questionnaire section and Other Settings entry are visible |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the Questionnaire section of the Smart Form editor, you can open Other Settings, adjust related parameters, preview the result, and confirm the changes. | Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for response acceptance, start and end dates, progress bar display, thank-you messages, and other form options. | Google Forms provides settings for response limits, response editing, response summaries, and confirmation messages. | Notion Forms lets users configure question properties, submission experience, sharing scope, and anonymous responses, mainly in desktop and web apps. | Adobe Acrobat Web Forms focuses on signable web forms, with options such as email verification, PDF preview, and additional participants. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The entry is part of the questionnaire editing flow, so you can move from editing to configuration and confirmation in one place. Distinct: The source workflow includes preview before confirmation. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms focuses more on general response management in a separate settings pane. | Compared with WPS: Google Forms centers its settings on publishing and response control. | Compared with WPS: Notion Forms emphasizes database-connected form structure and sharing permissions. | Compared with WPS: Adobe web forms are more aligned with e-signature workflows than standard questionnaire setup. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms settings | Google Forms sharing and settings | Notion Forms | Adobe Configure Web Forms |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Other Settings fits directly into the questionnaire editing flow and is convenient for users who want to finish setup and confirmation in the same workspace. If you need stronger database workflows, organization-wide response controls, or e-signature-oriented web forms, the other platforms provide different strengths.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review questionnaire settings before publishing | Questionnaire creators | The questions are ready, but extra settings still need a final check | Open Other Settings and review the parameters one by one |
| 2 | Preview after changing settings | Project collaborators | It is unclear whether the updated setup matches the expected result | Adjust parameters, preview the result, and then confirm |
| 3 | Update an existing questionnaire | Teams collecting feedback over time | A questionnaire already exists and still needs later adjustments | Reopen Other Settings and save the updated configuration |
| 4 | Standardize setup before collaboration | Team coordinators | Different editors may use different configuration habits | Use Other Settings as a single place to confirm extra options |
| 5 | Reduce missed setup items before release | New users | It is easy to focus only on questions and overlook extra settings | Follow the flow of open settings, adjust, preview, and confirm |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Based on the current feature scope, Other Settings is available without a membership. The WPS pricing page also outlines free and paid plans for broader office features.
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Access the Other Settings entry | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic questionnaire configuration flow in Smart Form | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Additional paid benefits in other office scenarios | Depends on the current account plan | More benefits depend on the selected subscription plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need questionnaire setup and routine editing | Free | This feature does not require membership for normal use |
| You also want broader advanced office benefits across WPS | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want one subscription for more paid office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page