WPS Related Data on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 21, 2026

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

MetricValueNotes
Core tasks3Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership3Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items0Matches 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

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App versionThe latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended
NetworkAn internet connection is recommended when opening, editing, previewing, or publishing online forms
OtherSigning in to a WPS account is recommended for Smart Form workflows

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Installation methodDownload the Mac installer from the official page and complete setup as prompted
Post-installation checkOpen WPS Office, enter Smart Form, and confirm that the questionnaire area includes the Related Data entry

Source: WPS download center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryRelated 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 AdvantagesAdvantage: 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 SourceMicrosoft Forms branchingGoogle Forms section branchingNotion Forms helpAdobe 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.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow Related Data helps
1Event registration questionnaireEvent organizersDifferent registration choices need different follow-up fieldsConfigure question relationships and verify them in preview
2Internal survey formTeam managersIt is hard to confirm whether logic changes take effect after editsSave settings first, then preview before publishing
3Customer information collectionOperations and sales teamsSome form fields depend on earlier answersOpen Related Data in the questionnaire editor and adjust the setup
4Teaching feedback formTeachers and trainersLogic needs to be checked before respondents start using the formReview the full flow in preview before publishing
5Project intake formProject collaboratorsLater edits may affect only new submissionsUpdate Related Data and manage the publishing step carefully

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Basic Related Data setup✅ Available✅ Available
Core WPS Office features✅ Available✅ Available
More advanced office and PDF toolsSome features are limitedMore advanced tools and higher usage allowances are available
Cloud storage1 GBHigher cloud storage allowance

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

ScenarioRecommended planWhy
Everyday questionnaire creation and adjustmentFreeThe source feature description does not show a membership restriction for Related Data
Broader office, PDF, or cloud needs beyond formsWPS PremiumUseful if you also need more advanced capabilities outside Smart Form workflows

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page