How to Use WPS Advanced Fields on Android

Use Advanced Fields through 4 how-to topics, all available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add Advanced Fields

Entry path: Table view → Tap a header → Edit → Field Type

1. Open a multidimensional table.
2. Tap the header you want to configure.
3. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
4. Tap Field Type to view available advanced field types.
5. Select the field type you need and save the setting.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Advanced field options are visible in the field type list.
• Next action available: After saving, the new field appears in the current table.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not tap a header first, you cannot enter the field editing flow.
• Environment note: You need permission to edit fields in the current table.

2. Add an ID Field

Entry path: Table view → Tap a header → Edit → Field Type → ID

1. Open the target table and tap the header to configure.
2. Open the Edit panel.
3. In Field Type, select ID.
4. Set the numbering rule if needed.
5. Save the field.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The field type is shown as ID.
• Next action available: Records generate numbers automatically in that field.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you use a normal text field instead of an ID field, numbering will not be generated automatically.

3. Add People Fields

Entry path: Table view → Tap a header → Edit → Field Type → Created By / Last Modified By

1. Tap the target header and open Edit.
2. Open the Field Type list.
3. Select Created By or Last Modified By.
4. Save the field and return to the table.
5. Check the automatically filled result in records.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The field column shows the creator or latest editor information.
• Next action available: After a record is added or updated, the field value updates automatically.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Manually typing a person name does not replace the automatic field logic.
• Environment note: In collaboration, the result changes according to the actual creator or editor.

4. Add Time Fields

Entry path: Table view → Tap a header → Edit → Field Type → Created Time / Last Modified Time

1. Tap the header you want to configure.
2. Open Edit and then Field Type.
3. Select Created Time or Last Modified Time.
4. Save the field setting.
5. Return to the table and review the recorded time value.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The field column shows the record creation time or latest modification time.
• Next action available: After a record is edited, the Last Modified Time value updates.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Advanced time fields are not intended for manually entering fixed dates.
• Environment note: These time fields are maintained automatically and cannot be edited manually.