How to Insert Date in WPS on macOS

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Use WPS Insert Date on macOS through 3 how-to topics, with 3 free topics and 0 membership-related topics; choose a topic from the index and follow the matching steps.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Add a date from the Insert menuFree
22. Insert a date with a slash commandFree
33. Edit an inserted dateFree

How-to Guide

1. Add a date from the Insert menu

Entry: Insert → Date

  1. Place the cursor where you want the date to appear.
  2. Click Insert on the top menu.
  3. Select Date.
  4. Choose the date you want in the date picker.
  5. If needed, enable the time option and choose a specific time.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The selected date appears in the document, and time is shown if you enabled it.
  • Next action available: You can continue typing or click the date element again to edit it.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If the cursor is not in an editable content area, the date may not be inserted where you expect.
  • Environment note: If the document is read-only, you need edit permission first.

2. Insert a date with a slash command

Entry: Type / in the document body → Date

  1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
  2. Type / to open the quick menu.
  3. Type date or time to narrow the options.
  4. Select the date-related option from the list.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: A date-related option appears in the quick menu, and a date element is inserted after selection.
  • Next action available: You can continue writing or adjust the inserted date right away.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you stop after typing /, the menu may contain many items and take longer to filter.
  • Environment note: This works in editable body areas that support slash commands.

3. Edit an inserted date

Entry: Click the date element → Date picker

  1. Click the inserted date element in the document.
  2. Open the date picker.
  3. Select a new date.
  4. Adjust the time setting if needed.
  5. Confirm the update.

Success Criteria

  • On-screen result: The original date updates to the newly selected date or time.
  • Next action available: You can keep editing the rest of the document without inserting a new date element.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistake: If you delete the visible date text directly instead of clicking the date element, you may need to insert it again.