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
| 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 | All 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
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac computer that can run WPS Office and open the Smart Forms editing interface |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | A stable internet connection is recommended when opening or editing online forms |
| Other | You need access to the target form and permission to edit the survey |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter the Smart Forms survey editor, and confirm that the relay settings entry is available |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Provides 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 Advantages | Advantage: 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 Source | — | Microsoft Forms settings | Google Forms settings | Notion Forms | Adobe 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. | Scenario | Suitable for | Main challenge | How this feature helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Event registration relay | Event organizers | Registration rules need to be reviewed before sharing | Open the relay settings panel, adjust options, and confirm the setup |
| 2 | Class information collection | Teachers and class coordinators | The survey needs controlled response behavior | Open relay settings from the survey module and update the options |
| 3 | Team sign-up form | Team leads | The result should be checked before final confirmation | Preview the setup and then confirm it |
| 4 | Recurring reporting form | Administrative staff | Form rules need periodic updates | Reopen the relay settings panel and revise the parameters |
| 5 | Temporary survey adjustment | Form editors | Existing surveys still need setting changes | Edit the relay settings in the original survey and save the update |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Access to the relay settings entry | ✅ | ✅ |
| Basic PDF and office features | ✅ Partially available | ✅ More advanced capabilities |
| Cloud storage and advanced templates | Limited | ✅ More available quota and advanced content |
| AI and some advanced tools | Limited | ✅ Broader availability |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage scenario | Recommended plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need basic survey editing and relay settings | Free version | The feature entry and basic workflow are available directly |
| You also need more advanced office, PDF, template, or AI features | WPS Premium | Better suited to users with broader and more frequent office needs |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page