How to Create and Delete Data Tables in WPS on Android

Use Create and Delete Data Tables with 2 how-to topics, including creating a data table and deleting a data table; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Data Table

Entry path: Top data table tab bar → + (Add)

1. Open Smart Spreadsheet and look at the data table tab bar at the top of the page.
2. Tap the + button on the right side of the data table tab bar.
3. Select Data Table from the pop-up menu.
4. Wait for the new table to be created and opened.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: a new data table tab appears in the top tab bar.
• What you can do next: you can continue adding fields or entering records in the new table.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: tapping another tab instead of the + button will not start the creation flow.
• Permissions: in collaboration scenarios, you may need editing permission to create a table.

2. Delete a Data Table

Entry path: Worksheet tab → Delete

1. Tap the worksheet tab for the table you want to remove to open the floating menu bar.
2. Select Delete in the floating menu.
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
4. Wait for the table to be removed and return to the remaining table view.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the deleted data table tab no longer appears.
• What you can do next: you can switch to another data table and continue editing.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: make sure the currently selected table is the one you want to delete.
• Data impact: deleting a table also removes its field settings, records, view settings, and automation rules.
• Permissions: only users with editing permission can usually delete a data table.