WPS Creation Time Field on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 21, 2026

When using Creation Time Field, 3 common question types come up most often: editing limits, existing record display, and time format display.

FAQ

Can I edit the Creation Time Field manually?

  1. Open a data table that contains the Creation Time Field.
  2. Select the Creation Time cell for any record and review its value.
  3. Confirm that the field is recorded automatically by the system and cannot be edited manually.

Will existing records show a creation time?

  1. Add a Creation Time Field to an existing data table.
  2. Return to the table and review older records.
  3. The system fills in the creation time for existing records automatically.

Why do I only see the date and not the exact time?

  1. Right-click the Creation Time field title.
  2. Open Field Settings and check the current date format.
  3. Turn on time display or switch to a format that includes hours and minutes.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Creation Time FieldA system field in a data table that automatically records when each record is created.
Date FormatThe display style for a time field, such as date order and whether hours and minutes are shown.
BackfillWhen a new field is added, the system automatically supplies displayable values for existing records.