WPS Last Modified By on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 21, 2026

Common questions about WPS Last Modified By usually focus on field meaning, update conditions, and usage boundaries; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a 3-term glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between Last Modified By and Created By?

  1. Created By shows the user who first created the record.
  2. Last Modified By shows the user who most recently edited and saved the record.
  3. In collaborative work, these two fields may show different users.

Does simply viewing a record update Last Modified By?

  1. Simply opening or viewing a record usually does not update Last Modified By.
  2. An actual edit to the record is required.
  3. After the change is saved, the system updates the field result.

Can the Last Modified By field be used for permission control?

  1. This field is mainly used to record the latest editor information.
  2. It is suitable for filtering, checking, and tracking edit responsibility.
  3. If you need permission control, use the table's own permission settings instead of relying on this field.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Last Modified ByA system field that automatically records the user who most recently edited a record.
Created ByA field that records the user who originally created the record.
System fieldA field type maintained automatically by the system instead of manual entry.