WPS Related Data on macOS helps you configure relationships between questionnaire items in Smart Form workflows; this guide covers 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 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Related Data is a configuration feature used in WPS Smart Form questionnaires on macOS. It helps you manage relationships between questions during form editing, save the configuration, and verify the result before publishing.
Core tasks include:
- Open the Related Data entry in the questionnaire editor.
- Configure and save related data settings for the form.
- Preview and confirm the result before publishing updates.
This feature is useful for registration forms, surveys, information collection forms, and similar workflows where question relationships need to be organized in one form.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening, editing, previewing, or publishing online forms |
| Other | Signing in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Form workflows |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Installation method | Download the Mac installer from the official page and complete setup as prompted |
| Post-installation check | Open WPS Office, enter Smart Form, and confirm that the questionnaire area includes the Related Data entry |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Related Data is used in Smart Form questionnaires for configuration and management. You can enter the setting area during editing, adjust parameters, preview the result, and apply changes when publishing. | Microsoft Forms supports branching logic so answers can send respondents to later questions or to the end of the form. | Google Forms supports section-based branching and can send respondents to another section or submit the form. | Notion Forms connect questions to database properties, and conditional logic is available on Business and Enterprise plans. | Adobe Acrobat Sign supports field conditions that show or hide fields based on defined triggers. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS keeps related data setup, preview, and publishing checks in one questionnaire editing flow, which is practical for form design on Mac. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses on forward branching to later questions or the end of the form. | Compared with WPS: Google mainly organizes logic through section routing in forms. | Compared with WPS: Notion combines forms with databases, but conditional logic is plan-limited and form creation or customization is handled on desktop and web apps. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on field visibility conditions in signing or document workflows. |
| Official Source | — | Microsoft Forms branching | Google Forms section branching | Notion Forms help | Adobe form field conditions |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to configure question relationships, preview the result, and confirm publishing in one Mac workflow, WPS Related Data fits that process well. Other products also provide conditional routing or field logic, but they focus more on branching paths, database-backed forms, or document field conditions.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How Related Data helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event registration questionnaire | Event organizers | Different registration choices need different follow-up fields | Configure question relationships and verify them in preview |
| 2 | Internal survey form | Team managers | It is hard to confirm whether logic changes take effect after edits | Save settings first, then preview before publishing |
| 3 | Customer information collection | Operations and sales teams | Some form fields depend on earlier answers | Open Related Data in the questionnaire editor and adjust the setup |
| 4 | Teaching feedback form | Teachers and trainers | Logic needs to be checked before respondents start using the form | Review the full flow in preview before publishing |
| 5 | Project intake form | Project collaborators | Later edits may affect only new submissions | Update Related Data and manage the publishing step carefully |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Related Data setup | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Core WPS Office features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| More advanced office and PDF tools | Some features are limited | More advanced tools and higher usage allowances are available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | Higher cloud storage allowance |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday questionnaire creation and adjustment | Free | The source feature description does not show a membership restriction for Related Data |
| Broader office, PDF, or cloud needs beyond forms | WPS Premium | Useful if you also need more advanced capabilities outside Smart Form workflows |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page