WPS Related Data on Windows: Introduction

WPS Related Data is a data-linking configuration feature in Smart Forms questionnaires on Windows; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	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 in the Questionnaire area of WPS Office Smart Forms on Windows. It is used to set up and manage related data during questionnaire editing. This feature is useful when you design questionnaire structure, adjust related data settings, preview the result before saving, and check whether changes should be published in a new version.

Core tasks include:

Open the Related Data entry from the questionnaire editor.
Set the related data parameters in the panel.
Preview the current effect before saving.
Save the configuration and, when needed, publish a new version so new submissions follow the updated setup.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Windows PC 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 opening online forms, saving settings, or publishing a version
Other	You need an account that can access the Smart Forms editor and has editing permission

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 Questionnaire and Related Data entries are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Related Data entry inside the Questionnaire workflow of the Smart Forms editor, where you can open a panel, set parameters, preview the result, and save.	Microsoft Forms supports branching logic, and form responses can be added to Excel through a Power Automate workflow.	Google Forms lets you review response summaries and store responses in a linked Google Sheet.	Notion databases support Relation properties that connect records across databases.	Adobe Acrobat can collect PDF form data and export responses to a spreadsheet or XML file.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Related Data entry is part of the questionnaire editing flow, so setup, preview, and saving can be completed in one editing context.	Compared with WPS: Related workflows are more dependent on a combination of Forms, Excel, and Power Automate.	Compared with WPS: The workflow focuses more on storing responses in a linked sheet than on questionnaire-side related data configuration.	Compared with WPS: The feature is centered on database relations rather than a built-in questionnaire editing entry.	Compared with WPS: The workflow focuses on PDF form collection and export rather than questionnaire-side related data setup.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Forms and Excel workflow	Choose where to save form responses	Relations and rollups	Collect and manage PDF form data

Overall Conclusion
WPS Related Data is a practical fit when you want to manage related data directly during questionnaire editing. If your main task is to configure and review questionnaire-side data relationships in one place, WPS offers a more focused path, while the other products emphasize response storage, database relations, or PDF form collection.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Configure related rules when creating a new questionnaire	Questionnaire designers	Related data settings need to be prepared during editing	Open Related Data in the Questionnaire area and complete the setup
2	Adjust parameters in an existing questionnaire	Operations and project staff	Existing questionnaires need updated fields or relation settings	Open the Related Data panel and modify the parameters
3	Check the result before publishing	Reviewers	The saved result may not match the expected questionnaire logic	Preview the effect before confirming the save
4	Make new submissions follow updated settings	Form administrators	It may be unclear when saved changes affect actual responses	Save the configuration and publish a new version when needed

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Core Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation apps	✅ Available	✅ Available
Related Data setup in Smart Forms	✅ Available for this feature	✅ Available
Advanced PDF editing and more advanced tools	Some features are limited	✅ Broader access
Cloud storage and some value-added features	Basic quota	Higher quota or more value-added features

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You mainly need Related Data for questionnaire setup and daily editing	Free	This feature is available without membership and supports routine setup and saving
You also need more advanced PDF, template, or extra office features	WPS Premium	Suitable when you need broader access to advanced tools

Membership page: Subscribe to WPS Premium