WPS Data Table Creation Time on Android: Introduction

WPS Data Table Creation Time on Android automatically records the date and time when each table record is created; 3 core tasks, 3 available without membership, and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	3	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	3	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Data Table Creation Time is a system field in WPS Office for Android multi-dimensional tables. It automatically writes the creation date and time when a new record is added, making it easier to track timelines, review records, and manage data by creation order.

Core capabilities include:

Add a Creation Time field: choose the Creation Time field type and set a field name.
Auto-fill the timestamp: each new record gets the current system time automatically.
Manage records by time: the value can be used for sorting and filtering, and it cannot be edited manually after creation.

This feature is useful for task logs, inspection records, sales follow-up tables, maintenance tracking, and other structured record-keeping scenarios.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An Android device that can run WPS Office normally
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office
Network	No mandatory network connection is required for local timestamp recording; keep a network connection available for sign-in, sync, or sharing
Other	You need access to a multi-dimensional table and permission to edit its fields

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Install WPS Office on your Android device, sign in, and open a multi-dimensional table
Post-install check	Open a table, tap a column header, and confirm that Creation Time appears in the field type list

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	On Android multi-dimensional tables, WPS can add a Creation Time field, auto-record the timestamp when a record is created, keep the value read-only after creation, and support sorting or filtering by that field.	Excel on Android can insert current date or time through TODAY or NOW related workflows, but the official public guidance is centered on function-based entry rather than a record-level read-only created-time field.	Google Sheets provides the NOW function to return the current date and time, but the value updates when the sheet recalculates instead of staying as a fixed record-creation timestamp.	Notion databases provide a Created time property that records when an item is created and is auto-generated and not editable.	Adobe Acrobat on Android focuses on PDF forms and signing workflows. It can work with date and time form fields, but it does not provide a spreadsheet-style table creation-time field for records.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: no formula entry is required for record-level timestamping. Distinct: the value is created automatically and stays read-only after the record is added, which fits sorting and filtering workflows.	Compared with WPS: date and time entry is more dependent on functions or manual steps, so created-time tracking is not presented as a dedicated system field for table records.	Compared with WPS: NOW is a volatile function, so recalculation can change the displayed value and fixed audit-style timestamps need extra design.	Compared with WPS: it also supports automatic created-time recording; WPS is closer to spreadsheet-style table entry and Android field configuration.	Compared with WPS: the workflow is centered on PDF forms rather than structured table records.
Official Source	—	Excel on Android removed add date function	NOW	Database properties	Fill and sign PDF forms in Acrobat on mobile

Overall Conclusion

If you need an Android table field that automatically preserves when each record was created, WPS offers a direct record-based workflow. Excel and Google Sheets are more function-oriented for date and time entry, Notion offers a similar auto-generated created-time property, and Adobe Acrobat is better aligned with PDF form scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable for	Main challenge	How this feature helps
1	Inspection record tracking	Field operations staff	They need to know when each record was created	Use the Creation Time field to record each new entry automatically
2	Sales follow-up logs	Sales and support teams	They need to review customer records by entry order	Sort records by the Creation Time field
3	Task registration	Project collaborators	They need to distinguish when a task was created	Auto-fill the creation timestamp when a record is added
4	Data review and auditing	Managers and reviewers	Manual time entry can be inconsistent	Use a system-generated read-only time field
5	Time-range filtering	Daily table maintainers	They need to find records created within a specific period	Filter and sort by Creation Time

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free	WPS Premium
Data Table Creation Time field	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic PDF features	✅ Available	✅ Available
Cloud storage	1 GB	20 GB
Template resources	Limited downloads	More advanced templates and related benefits
AI tools	Limited access to some capabilities	More AI-related capabilities and usage quotas

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Scenario	Recommended plan	Why
You only need to record creation time in Android tables	Free	This feature itself can be used without membership
You also need more cloud storage, templates, or broader office features	WPS Premium	Suitable for users who need additional productivity benefits
You want a plan for multiple people	Sharing Plan	Suitable when multiple users need separate accounts and storage

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