Use WPS Multidimensional Time Field through 3 topics: create a time field, set the time format, and enter time values; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps to complete it.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Create a Time Field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Set the Time Format | Free |
| 3 | 3. Enter Time Values | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Create a Time Field
Entry: Click the + button on the right side of the table header → choose Time
- Open the multidimensional table that you want to edit.
- Click the + button on the right side of the table header.
- In the field type list, select Time.
- Enter the field name.
- Click OK to finish creating the field.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: a new time field column appears in the table.
- What you can do next: you can open field settings or start entering time values in cells.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: if you choose another field type by mistake, remove it and add the time field again.
- Permissions: you need edit permission for the current multidimensional table.
2. Set the Time Format
Entry: Right-click the field title → Field Settings → Format
- Right-click the title of the existing time field.
- Select Field Settings.
- Open the Format option to view available time display styles.
- Choose 24-hour or 12-hour format as needed.
- Click OK to save the setting.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: time values in that column are displayed in the selected format.
- What you can do next: existing and newly entered values follow the current display format.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: changing the format changes how the value is displayed, not the stored time itself.
- Suggestion: use one shared format across the team for clearer collaboration.
3. Enter Time Values
Entry: Click the target cell → use the time picker or input box
- Click the target cell in the time field column.
- In the time picker, choose the needed hour, minute, and second.
- For faster entry, you can also type the time manually in the input box.
- Confirm the value to save it.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: the cell shows the entered time value.
- What you can do next: you can continue copying, sorting, or filtering time data in the column.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: when entering time manually, keep the input consistent with the current field format.
- Suggestion: if you are unsure about the format, use the time picker first.