How to Use WPS Insert Date on Windows

Use WPS Insert Date through 4 how-to topics, including adding a date from the Insert menu, using a slash command, using the paragraph handle, and editing an inserted date.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Date from the Insert Menu

Entry point: Insert tab → Date

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
2. Click Insert on the top ribbon.
3. Select Date.
4. Choose the date you want in the date panel.
5. If needed, enable Set time and choose a specific time.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A visible date element appears in the document.
• Next action available: You can click the date element again to reopen the panel.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed first, the date may be inserted in the wrong location.
• Environment note: A stable network connection is recommended for online document editing.

2. Insert a Date with a Slash Command

Entry point: paragraph input area → / → Date

1. Place the cursor where you want to insert the date.
2. Type / to open the quick menu.
3. Type 日期 or time to narrow the results.
4. Select the date option to insert it.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The quick menu appears after you type the command, and date-related options are shown.
• Next action available: Selecting the option inserts a date element at the current position.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the keyword is incomplete, the candidate list may be longer. Keep typing to narrow it.

3. Insert a Date from the Paragraph Handle

Entry point: left-side paragraph + → Date

1. Move the cursor near the target paragraph.
2. Click the + button on the left side of the paragraph.
3. Find and select Date in the menu.
4. Finish the insertion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A date element is added at the target paragraph position.
• Next action available: You can continue editing other content in the same paragraph.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If the paragraph handle is not visible, move the pointer to the left side of the paragraph first.

4. Edit an Inserted Date

Entry point: click the date element → date panel

1. Click the date element that is already in the document.
2. Choose a new date in the date panel.
3. Adjust the time setting if needed.
4. Finish the update.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The original date content changes to the newly selected date or time.
• Next action available: You can continue editing other parts of the document.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you change only the date and do not review the time setting, the result may differ from what you expect.