How to Use WPS Creation Time Field on macOS

Use Creation Time Field with 2 how-to topics, including adding the field and changing its display format; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a Creation Time Field

Feature access: Click the + button on the right side of the header row → field type list → Creation Time

1. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
2. Select Creation Time from the field type list.
3. Enter a field name.
4. Click Confirm to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Creation Time column appears in the database.
• What you can do next: Add records and view the system-generated creation time.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose another field type, the new column will not record creation timestamps.
• Environment note: You need permission to edit fields in the current database.

2. Change the Time Display Format

Feature access: Right-click the field title → Field Settings → Date Format

1. Right-click the Creation Time field title.
2. Select Field Settings.
3. Choose the date and time format you want.
4. Review the updated display in the column.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The column shows the selected format, such as yyyy/mm/dd HH:mm or yyyy-mm-dd HH:mm.
• What you can do next: Continue reviewing existing records with a consistent display style.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: This changes only the display format, not the actual creation timestamp.
• Environment note: The Creation Time field must already exist before you can change its format.