Use WPS Data Table Last Modified By through 3 how-to topics on Android multi-dimensional tables; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete the task.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add a Last Modified By field | Free |
| 2 | 2. View Last Modified By records | Free |
| 3 | 3. Compare creator and Last Modified By | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add a Last Modified By field
Entry path: Tap the table header → Edit → Field Type → Last Modified By
- Open the multi-dimensional table that you want to edit.
- Tap the header of the target column.
- In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
- In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
- Select Last Modified By.
- Set the field name and confirm to finish creation.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new Last Modified By field column appears in the table.
- Next action: After records are edited later, the field can display the latest editor automatically.
Tips While Using
- The field content is filled in automatically by the system and cannot be entered manually.
- You need edit permission for the table to create the field.
2. View Last Modified By records
Entry path: Open a table that already contains the Last Modified By field
- Open a table that already has the Last Modified By field.
- Browse to the target record row.
- Check the user information shown in the Last Modified By field.
- If needed, edit and save a record first, then return to see whether the field updates.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The row shows the user who most recently edited that record.
- Next action: You can continue checking the latest editor for other records.
Tips While Using
- Simply viewing a record does not change Last Modified By.
- The field updates only after actual edits are made and saved.
3. Compare creator and Last Modified By
Entry path: Compare system field information in a collaborative table
- Open a table that contains collaborative records.
- Find the record that you want to review.
- Check the creator information for the record.
- Then check the current user information in the Last Modified By field.
- Compare the two values to identify who created the record and who updated it most recently.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can clearly distinguish the record creator from the latest editor.
- Next action: You can use this information for accountability checks or collaboration review.
Tips While Using
- The creator and the latest editor may be the same person or different people.
- This field is suitable for change tracking and is not used directly for permission control.