Use WPS Numbering Fields on macOS with 2 how-to topics, both available without membership; start by creating a numbering field, then adjust the numbering type for your records.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create a Numbering Field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Configure the Numbering Type | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create a Numbering Field
Entry point: + button on the right side of the header → Numbering field type
- Open the smart data table.
- Click the Add Field button on the right side of the header.
- Select Numbering from the field type list.
- Enter a field name.
- Click Confirm to finish creating the field.
- Check the new field column in the table.
Success Criteria
- UI state: a new numbering field column appears in the table.
- Next actions: you can open field settings and continue adjusting the numbering type.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: if you choose a different field type, the table will not create an automatic numbering field.
- Environment limits: the current table must allow field creation, and you need edit permission.
2. Configure the Numbering Type
Entry point: right-click the field → Field Settings → Numbering Type drop-down list
- Right-click the numbering field you created.
- Select Field Settings.
- Open the Numbering Type drop-down list.
- Select Incremental Number or Custom Concatenation.
- Save the setting and return to the table to review the result.
Success Criteria
- UI state: the selected numbering type is shown in field settings.
- Next actions: new records can follow the current numbering rule.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: before changing the numbering type, confirm whether the current workflow needs to keep the existing numbering style.
- Environment limits: different numbering rules fit different business scenarios, so it is helpful to align team conventions before changing them.