WPS Settings on macOS: Introduction

Last updated:July 21, 2026

WPS Settings on macOS helps you manage relay settings in Smart Forms survey 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 items0All tasks in this guide are available directly

About This Feature

Overview

Settings is a configuration feature used in Smart Forms survey editing on Mac. It helps you open the relay settings panel, adjust related options, preview the result, and confirm the final setup before publishing or continuing with other edits.

Core tasks include:

  • Open the relay settings entry: go to the settings area from the survey editor.
  • Adjust relay settings: change the available options in the settings panel.
  • Preview and confirm: review the result and complete the save action.

This feature is useful for survey creation, event registration, information collection, and routine reporting scenarios where you need to review form behavior before sharing it with respondents.

System Requirements

ItemRequirement
Operating systemA Mac computer that can run WPS Office and open the Smart Forms editing interface
App versionIt is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
NetworkA stable internet connection is recommended when opening or editing online forms
OtherYou need access to the target form and permission to edit the survey

Download & Installation

ItemDetails
Official downloadWPS Office Free Download
Check after installationOpen WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms survey editor, and confirm that the relay settings entry is available

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

DimensionWPSMicrosoftGoogleNotionAdobe
Capability SummaryProvides a relay settings entry inside the Smart Forms survey editor, where you can open the settings panel, adjust parameters, preview the result, and confirm the change.Microsoft Forms provides a settings pane for response permissions, start and end dates, progress bar display, thank-you messages, and other form settings.Google Forms provides settings for response limits, response editing, response summaries, and confirmation messages in the Settings area.Notion Forms lets users configure questions, required fields, descriptions, anonymous responses, and sharing settings, with responses connected to a database.Adobe Acrobat Sign web forms focus on signable web forms, with options such as email verification, CC recipients, participants, and PDF preview controls.
WPS AdvantagesAdvantage: It places relay settings directly in the survey editing flow on Mac, which is convenient for opening, adjusting, previewing, and confirming basic setup changes in one place.Compared with WPS: It emphasizes response control and collection rules across broader form settings.Compared with WPS: It emphasizes publishing, sharing, and responder controls for online forms.Compared with WPS: It connects forms with databases and can add conditional logic, while some advanced options depend on paid plans.Compared with WPS: It is oriented more toward e-signature web form workflows than general survey relay settings.
Official SourceMicrosoft Forms settingsGoogle Forms settingsNotion FormsAdobe Web Forms configuration

Overall Conclusion
WPS Settings is a practical choice when you want to manage relay settings directly inside the Smart Forms survey editing flow on macOS. If your main focus is broader publishing, sharing, or response-management controls, Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, and Notion Forms provide more extensive form-setting options, while Adobe is more closely aligned with signature-based web form workflows.

Use Cases

No.ScenarioSuitable forMain challengeHow this feature helps
1Event registration relayEvent organizersRegistration rules need to be reviewed before sharingOpen the relay settings panel, adjust options, and confirm the setup
2Class information collectionTeachers and class coordinatorsThe survey needs controlled response behaviorOpen relay settings from the survey module and update the options
3Team sign-up formTeam leadsThe result should be checked before final confirmationPreview the setup and then confirm it
4Recurring reporting formAdministrative staffForm rules need periodic updatesReopen the relay settings panel and revise the parameters
5Temporary survey adjustmentForm editorsExisting surveys still need setting changesEdit the relay settings in the original survey and save the update

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

CapabilityFree usersWPS Premium
Access to the relay settings entry
Basic PDF and office features✅ Partially available✅ More advanced capabilities
Cloud storage and advanced templatesLimited✅ More available quota and advanced content
AI and some advanced toolsLimited✅ Broader availability

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage scenarioRecommended planWhy
You only need basic survey editing and relay settingsFree versionThe feature entry and basic workflow are available directly
You also need more advanced office, PDF, template, or AI featuresWPS PremiumBetter suited to users with broader and more frequent office needs

How to Subscribe

Source: WPS Office pricing page