WPS Last Modified Time Field on Windows FAQ

Common questions about WPS Last Modified Time Field usually focus on automatic update rules, using it with other time fields, and display formatting; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a 3-term glossary.

FAQ

Can I use Last Modified Time and Created Time together?

1. Yes. You can add both a Created Time field and a Last Modified Time field in the same data table.
2. Created Time records when the record was first created.
3. Last Modified Time records the most recent edit time that matches the update rule.
4. Using both fields together helps you review the full lifecycle of a record.

If I choose selected fields, will edits to other fields update the timestamp?

1. No.
2. When the update scope is set to selected fields, only edits to the selected fields update the Last Modified Time value.
3. If you edit a field that is not selected, the timestamp does not change.
4. If you want every edit to update the time, switch the scope to All Fields.

Why did all records change after I changed the display format?

1. The date format setting applies to the whole field, not to one record only.
2. After you change the field format, all existing records in that field display the new format.
3. This changes the display style only and does not change the stored time value itself.

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