WPS Other Settings is an additional settings area in Smart Forms surveys 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 | The tasks in this guide are available directly |
About This Feature
Overview
Other Settings is a configuration area in Smart Forms surveys in WPS Office for Windows. It is used to manage additional survey settings and confirm how those settings take effect after submission. After you open this area, you can continue adjusting settings, preview the result, and confirm the save action.
Core tasks include:
- Open Other Settings: Enter the additional settings area from the survey editor.
- Adjust related settings: Modify available options in the settings panel.
- Preview and confirm save: Check the result and confirm the save action to complete the survey setup.
This feature is useful when you want to review survey settings before publishing, update additional options in an existing survey, or confirm that the final setup matches your needs. It helps reduce missed settings and keeps the editing flow connected from setup to preview and save.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Windows device 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 you open online forms or sync survey data |
| Other | It is recommended to sign in to your WPS account and make sure you can access the Smart Forms editor |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms editor, and confirm that the survey area and Other Settings entry are available |
Source: WPS download page
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | In the Smart Forms survey editing flow, WPS provides an Other Settings entry for opening the settings panel, adjusting parameters, previewing the result, and confirming the save action. | Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for response windows, responder scope, progress bar, receipts, and other form or quiz settings. | Google Forms lets you manage response settings such as stopping responses, setting a close date or response limit, collecting email addresses, and sending response receipts. | Notion Forms lets you configure form title, question properties, anonymous responses, sharing scope, and conditional logic on eligible paid plans. | Adobe Acrobat Web Forms focuses on signable web forms, with options such as email verification, participants, CC recipients, and save-progress behavior. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: The settings entry stays inside the survey editing flow, which is convenient for moving from editing to preview and save in one place. | Compared with WPS: Its settings are more focused on response collection rules and responder management. | Compared with WPS: It emphasizes response collection controls and closing conditions. | Compared with WPS: It is tightly connected to databases, while some advanced logic depends on paid plans. | Compared with WPS: It is oriented toward e-signature web forms rather than general survey settings. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms settings | Google Forms response settings | Notion Forms help | Adobe Configure Web Forms |
Overall Conclusion: WPS Other Settings fits a survey editing workflow where you want to review, adjust, preview, and confirm settings in one continuous path. Microsoft and Google provide more detailed public guidance for response controls, Notion emphasizes database-connected forms, and Adobe is more focused on signable web form scenarios.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main issue | How it helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Review survey settings before publishing | Survey creators | Additional settings can be missed before release | Open Other Settings to review related options in one place |
| 2 | Update an existing survey setup | Operations staff or project members | An existing survey needs extra adjustments | Modify parameters in the settings panel and confirm again |
| 3 | Preview the current setup | Editors who need a final check | It is unclear whether the settings match expectations | Preview the result before saving |
| 4 | Save the final configuration | Daily form maintainers | Changes may not be finalized consistently | Confirm the setup with the save action |
| 5 | Recheck after edits | Team collaboration scenarios | It can be hard to confirm the final version after multiple edits | Use preview and save to complete a final review |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic Other Settings actions in Smart Forms | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Some advanced PDF and extended tools | Partially limited | ✅ Broader access |
| Cloud storage and selected extra benefits | Basic quota | Higher quota or more benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Creating and adjusting regular surveys | Free | The basic Other Settings workflow in this guide is available directly |
| Needing more PDF tools, cloud storage, or extended office benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable when you also need broader paid office features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page