How to Use WPS Creation Time Field on Windows

Use WPS Creation Time Field with 2 how-to topics, including adding a creation time field and changing the time display format.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Add a creation time field

Entry: the + button on the right side of the header → Field Type list → Creation Time

1. Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
2. In the field type list, select Creation Time.
3. Enter a field name.
4. Click OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: a new Creation Time field column appears in the table.
• What you can do next: when you add or view records, the system-filled creation time is visible.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: if you do not choose Creation Time, a different field type may be added instead.
• Environment note: you need permission to add fields.

2. Change the time display format

Entry: 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 display format you want.
4. Confirm the change, and all records will display the new format.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: the time display style in the field changes.
• What you can do next: you can continue reviewing, filtering, or exporting records with the updated format.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: this changes only the display format, not the actual creation time of the record.
• Environment note: you need permission to change field settings.