How to Use WPS Creator Field on macOS

Use Creator Field across 4 how-to topics, all available without membership, to add the field, review auto-recorded creators, confirm read-only behavior, and filter records by creator.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Creator Field

Entry: Click the + button on the right side of the table header → choose Creator from the field type list

1. Open Smart Table and go to the data table where you want to add a field.
2. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
3. Select Creator from the field type list.
4. Enter a field name.
5. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Creator Field appears in the table header.
• Next action available: You can add records and view the creator information in that column.

Tips While Using

• The Creator Field is a system field for tracking and filtering.
• You can rename the field, but the field values are generated by the system.

2. View creator information in records

Entry: Open a data table that already contains a Creator Field

1. Add a new record to the table, or open an existing list of records.
2. Check the cells under the Creator Field.
3. Confirm that each row shows the corresponding creator information.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The row shows the creator name or related identity information.
• Next action available: You can continue adding records and observe the auto-filled results.

Tips While Using

• The field is recorded automatically even if you do not type anything into it.
• It is recommended to stay signed in so the creator identity can be recognized correctly.

3. Confirm that the Creator Field cannot be edited manually

Entry: Open any column that uses the Creator Field

1. Find the Creator Field in any existing row.
2. Try to click the cell and change its content.
3. Check whether the system allows direct editing.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The field value stays unchanged and cannot be overwritten manually.
• Next action available: You can continue reviewing creator information in other rows.

Tips While Using

• The Creator Field preserves the original creator source and does not support manual editing.
• Even table managers should use the system-recorded value as the reference.

4. Filter records by creator

Entry: Open the table filter feature → choose the Creator Field

1. Open a data table that contains a Creator Field.
2. Turn on filtering.
3. Choose the Creator Field as the filter condition.
4. Set the condition to include a specific user or the current signed-in user.
5. Review the filtered results.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The table shows only the records that match the creator condition.
• Next action available: You can combine this with grouping or counting for team review.

Tips While Using

• When many team members work in the same table, use a clear field name for easier filtering.
• You can combine the Creator Field with other conditions to narrow results faster.