How to Use WPS Data Table Date on Android

Use WPS Data Table Date with 5 how-to topics, all available without membership on Android, and jump from the index to the steps you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a date field

Entry path: Tap the header → Edit → Field Type → Date

1. Tap the target header.
2. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
3. In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
4. Select Date.
5. Enter the field name.
6. Tap OK to finish.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new date field column appears in the data table.
• Next action available: You can continue to set the date format, weekday display, or time display.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not enter header editing first, you cannot change the field type.
• Environment note: You need edit permission for the current data table.

2. Set the date display format

Entry path: Tap the header → Edit → Field Type → Date → Format

1. Open the date field editing screen.
2. Find the Format option.
3. Select the date style you want, such as 2026/01/01 or 2026-01-01.
4. Tap OK to save.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Dates in this field are shown in the selected format.
• Next action available: New date values follow the current display format.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Changing only the field name without saving the format setting.

3. Turn on weekday display

Entry path: Tap the header → Edit → Date field settings → Show Weekday

1. Open the editing screen for the target date field.
2. Find Show Weekday.
3. Turn it on.
4. Tap OK to save.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The weekday appears next to the date.
• Next action available: You can continue entering or editing date values.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Editing the wrong field instead of the target date field.

4. Turn on time display

Entry path: Tap the header → Edit → Date field settings → Show Time

1. Open the editing screen for the target date field.
2. Find Show Time.
3. Turn it on.
4. Tap OK to save.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: You can select a specific time when entering a date.
• Next action available: The field can store date and time together.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If time display is off, the entry screen shows only date selection.

5. Enter a date

Entry path: Tap the target cell → Record Details → Date field

1. Tap the target cell to open record details.
2. Tap the date field.
3. Select a date in the picker.
4. If time display is enabled, select a specific time.
5. Tap OK in the upper-right corner to confirm.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected date is written to the target record.
• Next action available: You can continue editing other fields or return to the table.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Selecting a date but not tapping OK, so the value is not saved.