WPS Field Management on Android FAQ

Field Management on Android usually involves 3 common question types: deletion impact, the difference between hide and delete, and the available mobile actions; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Does deleting a field affect existing data?

1. Check whether the field is still needed before deleting it.
2. Keep in mind that deleting a field also deletes all existing data in that column.
3. If you still need the data, hide the field first instead of deleting it.

What is the difference between hiding a field and deleting a field?

1. Hiding a field only removes it from the current view temporarily.
2. After a field is hidden, its data remains and the field can be shown again.
3. Deleting a field removes both the field itself and its related data, so confirm before you proceed.

Which field management actions are available on Android?

1. Open the data table on Android and go to Tools → Field Management.
2. You can add fields, edit fields, reorder fields, hide fields, and delete fields for basic structure maintenance.
3. If an action is unavailable, check whether you have editing permission for the current data table.

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