WPS Creator Field on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 23, 2026

Creator Field questions usually focus on edit limits, filtering methods, and information display; this FAQ covers 4 common questions and answers.

FAQ

Can I edit the creator field manually?

  1. No. The creator field is recorded automatically by the system.
  2. The field value does not support manual editing.
  3. If you need a separate owner or assignee, add another editable field for that purpose.

How do I view only the records I created?

  1. Open the filter feature in the table.
  2. Select the creator field as the filter condition.
  3. Set the condition to include the current signed-in user.
  4. Apply the filter to show only your own records.

If I do not add a creator field, is creator information still kept?

  1. Yes.
  2. Even if the creator field is not added to the table, the system still keeps the related creator information.
  3. If you want to display it directly in the table, add the creator field later.

What management tasks can I do with the creator field?

  1. You can use it for record traceability.
  2. You can filter and group data by creator.
  3. You can also review more creator details such as department or employee ID when available.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Creator FieldA system field that automatically records who created each record and is commonly used for traceability and filtering.
TableA structured data view used to manage records through fields, filters, groups, and related operations.
Filter conditionA rule that limits which records are currently shown, such as filtering by creator.
Extended detailsAdditional identity information related to the creator, such as department or employee ID.