WPS Combo Box Content Control on macOS: Introduction

WPS Combo Box Content Control on macOS helps you build fillable document fields with preset choices and manual input; 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	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Combo Box Content Control is a form control in WPS Writer for macOS. It lets you insert an input field with preset choices in a document, while still allowing manual entry when needed. This makes it useful for registration forms, approval templates, reusable document templates, and other fillable documents.

Core tasks include:

Insert a Combo Box Content Control: Place an interactive form field at a specific location in the document.
Add drop-down options: Configure display names and values for the list.
Use the combo box: Select a preset item or type custom content after leaving Design Mode.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	No mandatory internet connection is required for local editing; internet access is needed for download, installation, and account-related actions
Other	Open an editable document in WPS Writer and make sure the Developer-related entry is available

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation notes	Download the Mac installer, follow the on-screen steps, and launch WPS Office
Post-install check	Open WPS Writer and confirm that you can enter the editing interface and view the Developer tab

Source: WPS Download Center

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In WPS Writer, you can insert a Combo Box Content Control, add list options, and let users either choose an item or type their own content.	Word lets you insert a Combo Box Content Control or Drop-Down List Content Control from the Developer tab and add choices through Properties.	Google Docs supports dropdowns and smart chips, but its official guidance focuses on collaborative document elements rather than traditional document content controls.	Notion provides Select properties in databases for single-choice lists, which fit structured data management more than in-document form controls.	Acrobat supports form fields with field properties for dropdown-style inputs, which are commonly used in PDF form workflows.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS combines drop-down selection and manual input inside a Writer document, which fits fillable templates well. Distinct: The setup flow stays centered on the Developer tab for inserting and configuring form controls.	Compared with WPS: Word also supports combo boxes and drop-down lists, but its official guidance covers a broader form-control system that may require more setup steps.	Compared with WPS: Google Docs is more focused on smart chips and collaborative dropdown elements, so the form-control model is different.	Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for database-style property management and project tracking than document form controls.	Compared with WPS: Acrobat is more oriented to PDF form distribution and collection, while WPS keeps the workflow inside an editable Writer document.
Official Source	—	Create a form in Word	Insert smart chips in Google Docs	Database properties	Field properties for form components in Acrobat

Overall Conclusion
If you need to create fillable text documents on macOS, WPS Combo Box Content Control covers the common workflow of inserting a field, adding options, and filling it in. WPS and Word follow a similar content-control approach for document templates, while Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe focus on different collaboration, database, or PDF-centered scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Administrative registration forms	HR and admin staff	Standardize options while keeping room for extra input	Insert a combo box and preset common choices
2	Approval templates	Team managers	Keep approval fields consistent	Add fixed options through control properties
3	Training feedback forms	Training organizers	Collect quick selections and extra comments	Use the combo box after leaving Design Mode
4	Contract information templates	Template maintainers	Keep repeated fields consistent across documents	Prebuild combo box controls in the template
5	Internal request forms	General office users	Improve form-filling efficiency and consistency	Use drop-down options to reduce repeated typing

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Insert and use Combo Box Content Control	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic document editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional advanced office and value-added features	Available within the free scope shown on the pricing page	Includes access to more advanced features and extended benefits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Occasional form template creation or filling	Free	This feature can be used without membership for basic insertion, setup, and filling
Ongoing document work with broader advanced needs	WPS Premium	Suitable if you also need more advanced office features, cloud benefits, or extended services

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