How to Use WPS Creation Time Field on macOS

Use Creation Time Field with 2 how-to topics, including adding the field and setting its display format; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Creation Time Field

Entry: Click the + button on the right side of the header → open the field type list → select Creation Time

1. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
2. Select Creation Time from the field type list.
3. Enter a field name.
4. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Creation Time column appears in the data table.
• What you can do next: When you add or review records, the system-recorded creation time appears in that column.
• No side effect: The field value is generated by the system and does not need manual input.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose the wrong field type, delete it and add the correct one again.
• Permission note: You need permission to edit fields in the data table.

2. Set the Time Display Format

Entry: Right-click the field title → Field Settings → Date Format

1. Right-click the Creation Time field title.
2. Select Field Settings.
3. Choose the date format you want, such as yyyy/mm/dd HH:mm, yyyy-mm-dd HH:mm, or yyyy年mm月dd日 HH:mm.
4. Select whether to show time.
5. Review the updated display in the field.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: All records in the field display in the new format.
• What you can do next: You can continue browsing, filtering, or exporting time data with a consistent format.
• No side effect: The recorded creation time does not change; only the display format changes.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you change the date format but do not enable time display, only the date may appear.
• Usage tip: A consistent format is easier for team collaboration and record review.