WPS Data Table Last Modified By on Android FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

When using WPS Data Table Last Modified By, users usually ask about 3 areas: field meaning, update conditions, and usage scope; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What is the difference between Last Modified By and creator?

  1. The creator is the user who first created the record.
  2. Last Modified By is the user who most recently edited and saved the record.
  3. In collaborative work, these two values may be different and can be used to review record origin and recent update responsibility.

Does simply viewing a record update Last Modified By?

  1. No.
  2. The system updates Last Modified By only after the record content is actually edited and saved.
  3. If you only open or view the record, the field value stays unchanged.

Can the Last Modified By field be used for permission control?

  1. Not directly.
  2. This field is mainly used to record the latest editor for filtering, checking, and change tracking.
  3. For permission management, use the table's collaboration permission settings together with this field.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Last Modified ByA system field that automatically records the user who most recently edited and saved a record.
CreatorThe user who first created the record and represents the record origin.
System fieldA field type maintained automatically by the system and usually not filled in manually.