How to Insert Date in WPS on macOS

Use Insert Date in WPS on macOS with 2 how-to topics, including inserting date and time and adjusting date format; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Insert Date and Time

Entry path:

• Option 1: Insert tab → Date
• Option 2: Home tab → Insert → Date

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
2. Click Date on the Insert tab, or click Insert → Date on the Home tab.
3. Browse the available date formats in the drop-down menu.
4. Select the format you want to insert it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected date format appears at the cursor position.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the document or insert other content.

Tips While Using

• If the cursor is not placed in the target location, the date will be inserted at the current cursor position.
• The inserted result depends on the selected format, so it is helpful to confirm the required style first.

2. Set Date Format

Entry path: Drop-down menu on the right side of the inserted date control

1. Click the inserted date control.
2. Click the drop-down arrow on the right side of the date control to open the menu.
3. Select the date content or date style you want.
4. If needed, turn on Lunar Calendar to show the corresponding lunar date in the calendar.
5. If needed, turn on Insert Lunar Date to display lunar date information inside the control.
6. If needed, turn on Set Time to display the selected time inside the control.
7. Click Modify Calendar Format to choose a preset format.
8. Click elsewhere in the editing area to apply the updated settings.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The date control shows the updated date, lunar date, or time information.
• What you can do next: You can continue editing the document or reopen the menu to adjust the style again.

Tips While Using

• After updating the date control, check whether the final display matches the document format you need.
• If the document is shared with others, using one consistent date style can make it easier to read.