WPS Edit Template on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

When using Edit Template, common questions usually involve post-publish edits, control ordering, process nodes, and the effect of disabling a template; here are 4 frequent questions and answers.

FAQ

Can I still edit a template after publishing it?

  1. Open the Light Approval admin console.
  2. Open Template Management or My Templates.
  3. Find the target template and click Edit.
  4. Publish the template again after your changes are complete.

Can I reorder form controls?

  1. Open the template's Form Settings page.
  2. Select the control you added.
  3. Drag the sort handle above the control to move it.
  4. Confirm that the display order in the form design area has updated.

How do I add multiple approval nodes or CC nodes?

  1. Open the template's Process Settings page.
  2. Add more approval nodes or CC nodes under the existing process.
  3. Configure the approvers, rules, and scope for each node.
  4. Check that the process diagram now shows the full multi-step flow.

Will disabling a template affect approval forms that were already started?

  1. Find the target template in the template list.
  2. Review its current usage before you disable it.
  3. After the template is disabled, it can no longer be used to start new approval forms.
  4. Approval forms that were already started can continue in the original process.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Light ApprovalA WPS collaboration capability for starting, routing, and managing approval processes.
Template ManagementThe management area for viewing, editing, copying, disabling, and deleting approval templates.
Form controlA field element used in an approval form, such as single-line text, date, attachment, or amount.
Approval ruleThe processing rule used when multiple approvers participate, such as sequential approval, joint approval, or any-one approval.