How to Use WPS Date and Time on Windows

Last updated:July 22, 2026

Use Date and Time through 3 how-to topics: open the Date and Time entry, configure date and time settings, and save the setup to check whether it takes effect.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Open the Date and Time entryFree
22. Configure date and time settingsFree
33. Save the setup and check whether it takes effectFree

How-to Guide

1. Open the Date and Time entry

Entry path: Form Editor → Questionnaire → Date and Time

  1. Open the Smart Form that you want to edit.
  2. Enter the form editing interface.
  3. In the left navigation pane, select the Questionnaire section.
  4. Find Date and Time and open it for editing.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: You enter the Date and Time editing area or settings panel.
  • Next action available: You can continue adjusting related settings.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Opening another question type by mistake. Return to the Questionnaire section and select Date and Time again.
  • Environment note: You need permission to edit the current form.

2. Configure date and time settings

Entry path: Date and Time editing panel

  1. Review the available settings in the Date and Time editing area.
  2. Adjust the related options based on what the form needs.
  3. Use preview to check the display result after editing.
  4. Confirm that the question display and response method match your needs.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The settings are adjusted for the current form requirement.
  • Next action available: You can save the setup or continue editing other questions.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Skipping preview after editing, which can leave display issues unnoticed before release.
  • Environment note: If online preview or sync is involved, keep the network connection available.

3. Save the setup and check whether it takes effect

Entry path: Date and Time editing panel → Save / Publish

  1. After finishing the settings, click OK or Save.
  2. Return to the overall form preview and check the Date and Time question result.
  3. If your form workflow requires publishing, publish a new version.
  4. Open the form again in preview or on the respondent side to confirm that the update has taken effect.

Success Criteria

  • Interface result: The settings are retained after saving, and the updated Date and Time question appears in preview.
  • Next action available: You can continue to publish, share, or collect responses.
  • No side effect: Other questions are not closed because of this action.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: Finishing the edit without clicking Save.
  • Environment note: Some changes may require a new published version before respondents can see them.