WPS Creator Field on macOS: Introduction

WPS Creator Field is a system field in WPS multi-dimensional tables that automatically records who created each record; it includes 1 core task, with 1 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	1	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	1	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index
Membership limit	None for this feature	You can use the Creator Field directly
Version limit	None specified	No version gate is stated for this feature

About This Feature

Overview

Creator Field is a field type in WPS Office for Mac multi-dimensional tables. It automatically displays the creator information for each record. The value is filled in by the system and cannot be edited manually, which makes it useful for record tracing, ownership tracking, and creator-based filtering.

Main capabilities include:

Automatically record the creator: when a new record is added, the creator information is filled in automatically.
Prevent manual edits: the field is maintained by the system to reduce confusion from manual changes.
Support filtering and grouping: you can use the field with filters, groups, and views to review records by creator.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac
Network	An internet connection is recommended when opening or syncing online multi-dimensional tables
Other	You need access to the multi-dimensional table and a signed-in account to create or view records

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Download the Mac installer package and complete setup with the installation prompts
Post-installation check	Open WPS Office, enter a multi-dimensional table, and check the field type list for the Creator option

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	WPS multi-dimensional tables let you add a Creator field that automatically fills in the creator information for each record and does not allow manual editing.	Microsoft Lists lets users add columns and show default Created By information in list views to identify who submitted an item.	Google Sheets supports people smart chips, but people information is typically inserted or converted manually rather than stored as a native record-level created-by field.	Notion databases include a Created by property that automatically records who created the item and is not editable.	Adobe Acrobat Sign provides signer info fields such as signer name, email, and date, mainly for signature workflows rather than table-style record tracking.
WPS Advantages	Distinct: the Creator field is built for record management in multi-dimensional tables. Advantage: it is auto-filled and read-only, which fits ownership tracking and creator-based filtering.	Compared with WPS: creator information is commonly shown through default list metadata and view settings rather than a dedicated table field creation flow like WPS.	Compared with WPS: people chips focus on cell content and mentions, not a native record-level creator field for structured table records.	Compared with WPS: it also supports automatic creator tracking; WPS keeps the field creation flow close to the table field menu used in multi-dimensional tables.	Compared with WPS: it focuses on e-signature participant data collection instead of structured record ownership tracking in a table.
Official Source	—	Create a column in a list or library	Insert smart chips in your Google Sheets	Database properties	Field types

Overall Conclusion
If your main goal is to keep creator information visible for structured records, WPS Creator Field fits table-based record management well. Microsoft Lists and Notion offer related creator-tracking capabilities, while Google Sheets and Adobe focus more on cell content or signing workflows.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Challenge	How Creator Field Helps
1	Task submission tracing	Project members and team leads	It is hard to confirm who submitted a record after it is created	Add a Creator field to keep the original creator visible automatically
2	Creator-based data filtering	Team admins and business owners	Teams need to review records by person	Use filters such as creator contains the current user
3	Workload review	Team managers	It is difficult to count entries by contributor	Group or filter records by creator
4	Ownership confirmation	Collaborative teams	Responsibility can become unclear after multiple edits	Use the Creator field to keep the original entry owner visible
5	Pre-review verification	Reviewers and approvers	Reviewers need to confirm the source of a submission quickly	Check the Creator field directly in the table

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic use of Creator Field	✅	✅
Basic PDF features	✅	✅
Advanced PDF editing and conversion	Limited	✅
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB or higher depending on plan
AI tools	Some limits apply	Available with plan-based usage limits

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
You only need Creator Field in multi-dimensional tables	Free version	This feature itself has no membership requirement and supports tracing and filtering directly
You also need more PDF, cloud storage, or AI capabilities	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who want broader office features in one subscription

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