How to Use WPS Combo Box Content Control on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use Combo Box Content Control with 3 topics: inserting the control, adding drop-down options, and using the combo box; 3 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.

How-to Index

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11. Insert a Combo Box Content ControlFree
22. Add Drop-down OptionsFree
33. Use the Combo BoxFree

How-to Guide

1. Insert a Combo Box Content Control

Entry point: Developer → Combo Box Content Control

  1. Enter Design Mode first.
  2. Place the cursor where you want to insert the control.
  3. Click Combo Box Content Control.
  4. The control is inserted at the current document position.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: An editable combo box control area appears in the document.
  • Next actions: You can continue selecting the control and open its properties for setup.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If Design Mode is not enabled, it may be harder to continue configuring the control properties.
  • Environment limits: Open the file in an editable WPS Docs document.

2. Add Drop-down Options

Entry point: Developer → Control Properties

  1. Select the combo box content control that you inserted.
  2. Click Control Properties.
  3. Click Add to create a new option.
  4. Set the display name and value for the option.
  5. Repeat as needed to add more options, then save the settings.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The new options appear in the control properties list.
  • Next actions: After closing the properties window, you can see the preset options in the combo box.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Adding only a display name or editing only part of the option information can affect later identification and use.
  • Environment limits: It is better to finish all option setup before the document is used for filling.

3. Use the Combo Box

Entry point: Click the combo box area

  1. Exit Design Mode.
  2. Click the combo box to expand the drop-down list.
  3. Select a preset option or type text directly.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The combo box expands normally and shows the configured options.
  • Next actions: The selected content or typed text remains in the control.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If the document is still in Design Mode, the control may not behave like a fillable field during testing.
  • Environment limits: Only combo boxes with configured options will show items when expanded.