WPS Creation Time Field on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Common questions about WPS Creation Time Field usually focus on edit limits, existing records, and display formatting. Here are 3 common questions.

FAQ

Can I edit a creation time field manually?

  1. Open a WPS table that contains a Creation Time field.
  2. Select the creation time cell for any record.
  3. You can view the value, but you cannot edit it manually because the system records it automatically.

Will existing records show a creation time?

  1. Add a Creation Time field to an existing table.
  2. Wait for the table to finish loading the field.
  3. Check the existing records, and the system will fill in the corresponding creation time automatically.

Why did only the format change, but not the time itself?

  1. Right-click the field title and open Field Settings.
  2. Switch between date formats and review the field values.
  3. This action changes only the display style and does not change the actual creation time of the record.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Creation Time fieldA field type that automatically records when a record is created.
Field SettingsThe settings panel used to adjust how a field is displayed or configured.
Date formatThe display style used for time values, such as different combinations of year, month, day, hour, and minute.