WPS Numbering on iOS FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about Numbering on iOS usually focus on format limits, number reuse, and sorting behavior; this section includes 3 frequent questions and a 3-term glossary.

FAQ

Can I customize the numbering format?

  1. On iOS Smart Tables, you can create a Numbering field and let it generate numbers automatically.
  2. Custom numbering rules and formats are not available on mobile.
  3. If you need a consistent numbering display, plan the table structure before entering records in bulk.

Will numbers be reused after I delete a record?

  1. No. After a record is deleted, its original number is not assigned again.
  2. Later records continue with increasing numbers.
  3. This helps keep each record identifier stable over time.

Can I reorder the numbering field?

  1. Number order is generated automatically during record creation.
  2. You can sort records by the Numbering field to review them in number order.
  3. The numbering itself cannot be manually rearranged.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Numbering fieldA field type in a table that automatically generates a number for each record.
RecordA single row of data in a table.
Incremental numberingA numbering method in which each new record receives the next number in sequence without duplicating an existing value.