Use Last Modified By Field with 2 how-to topics, including adding the field and setting its update scope; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add a Last Modified By field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set the update scope | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add a Last Modified By field
Entry path: Click the + button on the right side of the table header → open the field type list → select Last Modified By
- Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
- In the field type list, select Last Modified By.
- Enter a field name.
- Click OK to create the field.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new Last Modified By column appears in the table.
- What you can do next: You can open field settings or review the automatically filled values in records.
Tips While Using
- Last Modified By is an auto field.
- You can rename the field to match your business scenario for easier filtering and recognition.
2. Set the update scope
Entry path: Right-click the Last Modified By field header → Field Settings → Scope
- Right-click the Last Modified By field header.
- Select Field Settings.
- Open the scope option.
- Select All fields if any field change should refresh the editor.
- Select Choose fields if only selected fields should refresh the editor, then specify those fields.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The current scope setting is shown in field settings.
- What you can do next: When later edits match the selected scope, the Last Modified By value updates accordingly.
Tips While Using
- If you choose All fields, any field change may refresh the editor value.
- If you choose Choose fields, select key business fields first for more precise tracking.