WPS Last Modified Time on Android: Introduction

WPS Last Modified Time on Android automatically records when each smart table record was edited most recently; this guide covers 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	4	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	4	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Last Modified Time is a system field type in WPS Office smart tables on Android. It automatically records the most recent edit time for each record down to the second, which is useful for change tracking, record review, and audit-style logs.

Core capabilities include:

Add a Last Modified Time field to a table.
Let the system fill in the latest edit time automatically.
Choose between time-focused and date-focused field types for different record needs.
Use the field for sorting and time-based calculations.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	The latest WPS Office version is recommended so all smart table field options are available
Network	A stable network connection is recommended when creating or editing online data tables
Other	You need permission to edit the table and access the header editing area

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Check after installation	Open WPS Office, enter a smart table data sheet, tap a header, and confirm that Edit and Field Type are available

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	In smart tables on Android, WPS can add a Last Modified Time field that is filled automatically by the system for each record.	Microsoft Lists includes auto-generated columns such as Modified, which can show modification date information in a list.	Google Sheets shows Last edit information and version history for a file, and it can show edit history for a cell, but this is not a native row-level system field.	Notion databases include a Last edited time property that records the latest edit time for an item and updates automatically.	Adobe Acrobat focuses on document-level PDF metadata such as creation or modification details rather than a row-level table field.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: WPS provides a record-level last modified field directly inside a smart table on Android. Distinct: the field can be added during table field setup without opening a separate version history panel.	Compared with WPS: Microsoft Lists relies on built-in list columns, but the setup path and table experience differ from a mobile smart table workflow.	Compared with WPS: Google Sheets is stronger for file-level or cell-level edit history, not for a built-in record field that updates automatically in a data table.	Compared with WPS: Notion also offers an auto-updated timestamp property, but it is centered on database properties rather than a spreadsheet-style smart table field flow.	Compared with WPS: Adobe centers on PDF document properties and does not provide an equivalent smart table record field.
Official Source	—	Microsoft Lists column types	Google Docs Editors version history	Notion database properties	Adobe Acrobat PDF metadata

Overall Conclusion: For teams that need to track the latest edit time for each record directly in an Android data table, WPS offers a more table-centered workflow. Other products provide related timestamp features, but they focus more on list columns, version history, database properties, or document metadata.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable Users	Main Need	How WPS Helps
1	Field work record review	Sales staff and inspectors	Check when a record was updated most recently	Add a Last Modified Time field and read the latest edit time directly from each record
2	Shared table update tracking	Team collaborators	Identify the newest changes after multiple people edit the same table	Use the auto-updated time to spot recently changed records
3	Data sorting	Table maintainers	Process the newest updates first	Sort records by the Last Modified Time field
4	Formula support	Progress tracking users	Calculate time gaps between updates	Reference the time field in formulas for time-based calculations
5	Field type selection	New users	Understand the difference between time and date fields	Choose Last Modified Time when you need an auto-updated timestamp with time details

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Use the Last Modified Time field	✅ Available	✅ Available
Core Office features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Advanced PDF and more advanced tools	Partially limited	✅ More complete access
Cloud storage and sharing plans	Basic allocation	Higher allocation or more plan options

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need to create and use the Last Modified Time field on Android	Free	This feature itself has no membership restriction and works well for everyday records and basic collaboration
You also need more PDF tools, cloud storage, or broader benefits	WPS Premium	A better fit for users who need more advanced office features on an ongoing basis

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