WPS Scale Question on Windows: Introduction

WPS Scale Question is a rating question type in Smart Forms surveys; 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Scale Question is a question setup feature in the Survey area of WPS Smart Forms. It is used to place multiple statements in one question and let respondents answer them with a shared rating or attitude scale.

Core tasks include:

Open the Scale Question entry: go to the Scale Question option in the Survey module of the form editor.
Set Scale Question content: adjust the question content and related settings in the editing panel.
Preview and confirm the result: check the display result before saving so the survey layout matches your needs.

This question type is suitable for satisfaction surveys, course feedback, event reviews, and internal research where multiple rating items need to be collected in a consistent format.

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 Smart Forms, previewing, or saving online forms
Other	Signing in with a WPS account is recommended for Smart Forms features

Download & Installation

Before using Scale Question, install WPS Office on your Windows device and open the Smart Forms editing environment.

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Post-install check	Launch WPS Office, open the Smart Forms editor, and check whether the Scale Question entry is visible in the Survey module

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Provides a Scale Question entry in the Survey module of Smart Forms, with parameter setup and preview in the same editing flow.	Microsoft Forms supports Likert questions and lets users add scale-style questions in forms with response summaries.	Google Forms supports Linear scale and Multiple choice grid questions for ratings and matrix-style feedback collection.	Notion Forms supports multiple question types and question-type changes, but its official help page does not describe a native Likert or matrix scale question as a dedicated form type.	Adobe Acrobat mainly supports PDF form fields such as list boxes, date fields, and other fillable controls, which are closer to fillable PDF forms than survey-native scale questions.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: The Scale Question entry is placed directly in the Survey module, so setup and preview stay in one editing path. Distinct: It fits workflows that need quick survey question configuration inside the form editor.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Forms offers a dedicated online forms service, while WPS keeps this task inside the Smart Forms editing flow described here.	Compared with WPS: Google Forms relies on linear scale and grid-style question combinations rather than a specifically named scale-question entry.	Compared with WPS: Notion emphasizes database-connected forms, and its official documentation does not highlight a dedicated native scale-question entry.	Compared with WPS: Adobe Acrobat focuses on PDF form-field design instead of survey-oriented scale-question configuration.
Official Source	—	Create a quiz with Microsoft Forms	Choose a type of question for your form	Forms	Work with form fields

Overall Conclusion
If your priority is to add and adjust a scale-style survey question within one editing flow, WPS keeps the entry path focused inside the form editor. Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, and Notion Forms can cover related needs in different ways, while Adobe Acrobat is better suited to fillable PDF workflows than survey scale questions.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Satisfaction surveys	Admin, customer service, and operations teams	Need to collect ratings across multiple service items in one format	Use Scale Question to set a shared rating structure for multiple evaluation items
2	Course feedback	Teachers and training organizers	Need quick feedback on different parts of a class	Add a Scale Question to the survey and preview the display result
3	Event reviews	Marketing and event teams	Need separate ratings for process, content, and experience	Collect multi-dimensional feedback with one scale-based question type
4	Employee research	HR and team managers	Need structured attitude and sentiment collection	Configure a Scale Question in the Survey module and save or publish the form
5	Product feedback collection	Product and research teams	Need consistent ratings across several feature points	Use Scale Question to set multiple statements and confirm the preview result

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free users	WPS Premium
Basic Writer, Spreadsheet, and Presentation features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features and PDF reading	✅ Available	✅ Available
Some advanced PDF, conversion, and extended features	Limited by feature scope	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or more depending on the plan shown on the pricing page
AI-related features	Some features are limited	Broader access, depending on the current plan details

Source: WPS Office pricing page; Why do I need to pay for WPS Office?

Recommendations

Usage scenario	Recommended plan	Why
Occasional survey creation and basic Scale Question setup	Free	Suitable for entering the Survey module and completing the basic editing flow
Frequent PDF work, conversion, cloud storage, or broader office needs	WPS Premium	Better suited to users who need expanded office features and related services

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Source: WPS Office pricing page