How to Add or Delete Records in WPS on iOS

Use Add/Delete Record with 5 how-to topics, all available directly on iOS; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the steps to complete record maintenance.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Record

Entry path: Bottom toolbar → Add Record → Confirm Add

1. Tap Add Record in the bottom toolbar.
2. Enter the required field content in the pop-up window.
3. Tap Confirm Add to finish creating the record.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new record appears in the data table.
• Next action: You can continue editing the fields in the new record.

Tips While Using

• A new record is added to the end of the data table by default.
• If you need a specific position, use Insert a Record instead.

2. Insert a Record

Entry path: Select an existing record → Floating toolbar → Insert Above / Insert Below

1. Tap the row number on the far left of the target record to select it.
2. In the floating toolbar, tap Insert Above to add a new record above the current one.
3. In the floating toolbar, tap Insert Below to add a new record below the current one.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new record appears above or below the selected position.
• Next action: You can edit the inserted record immediately.

Tips While Using

• You need to select the row number first to show the floating toolbar.
• Choose Insert Above or Insert Below carefully to avoid placing the row in the wrong position.

3. Duplicate an Existing Record

Entry path: Select an existing record → Floating toolbar → Duplicate

1. Tap the row number on the far left of the target record to select it.
2. Tap Duplicate in the floating toolbar.
3. Edit the generated record as needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A copied record appears below the current record.
• Next action: You can continue editing the duplicated content.

Tips While Using

• This is useful when several records share a similar structure.
• After duplicating, review key fields to avoid keeping outdated values.

4. Clear a Record

Entry path: Select an existing record → Floating toolbar → Clear

1. Tap the row number on the far left of the target record to select it.
2. Tap Clear in the floating toolbar.
3. Check whether the current record content has been removed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Clearable content in the current record is removed.
• Next action: You can enter new content in the same row position.

Tips While Using

• System-filled content cannot be cleared.
• If you want to remove the whole row, use Delete a Record instead.

5. Delete a Record

Entry path: Select an existing record → Floating toolbar → Delete

1. Tap the row number on the far left of the target record to select it.
2. Tap Delete in the floating toolbar.
3. Confirm that the current record has been removed from the data table.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The current record disappears from the data table.
• Next action: You can continue organizing the remaining records.

Tips While Using

• Deleting removes the current record, so confirm the target row before you proceed.
• If the content is wrong but the row should remain, use Clear a Record first.