WPS Find Reference Field on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

Common questions about Find Reference Field usually focus on 3 areas: creation entry, automatic updates, and field adjustment.

FAQ

Does Find Reference Field update automatically?

  1. Find Reference Field uses a linked field to pull the value of a target field from a related data table.
  2. When the relationship and target field are set correctly, the current table shows the referenced result.
  3. If you need a different display result, open Field Settings again and adjust the configuration.

Can I change the settings after creating a Find Reference Field?

  1. Right-click the title of the Find Reference Field.
  2. Select “Field Settings.”
  3. Update the referenced field or lookup conditions, then click “OK.”

Why does the referenced result not match what I expect?

  1. Check whether the correct linked field is selected.
  2. Check whether the target field and lookup conditions match your data structure.
  3. Confirm that the source data in the related table is complete.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Find Reference FieldA field type that uses a linked field to display the value of a target field from another related table.
Linked fieldThe field that connects the current table with records in another table.
Target fieldThe field selected from the related table for display in the current table.