How to Use WPS Numbering Fields on iOS

Use WPS Numbering Fields on iOS with 2 how-to topics; 2 are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Numbering Field

Entry: Tap the table header → Edit → Field Type

1. Tap the header area where you want to add a field.
2. In the floating toolbar, tap Edit.
3. In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
4. Select Numbering Field.
5. Set the field name and confirm to finish creation.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new Numbering Field column appears in the table.
• What you can do next: You can continue adding records and check the generated numbers.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not enter the field editing window, you may not be able to switch the field type.
• Environment note: The current multi-dimensional table must allow field editing.

2. Check Automatic Numbering

Entry: Add a new record in a table that already contains a Numbering Field

1. Add a new record in the multi-dimensional table.
2. Check the Numbering Field column and review the generated number.
3. Add more records and confirm that the numbers increase in order without duplication.
4. Review an existing generated number and confirm that it cannot be edited manually.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Each new record shows an automatically generated number.
• What you can do next: You can continue filling in other fields while keeping the generated number.
• No side effect: After an older record is deleted, later numbers continue to increase.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Do not treat a Numbering Field like a normal text field.
• Environment note: Automatic numbering is triggered when a record is created.