How to Use WPS Numbering Fields on Windows

Use WPS Numbering Fields with 2 how-to topics; both are available without membership, and you can open the matching section from the index below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Create a Numbering Field

Entry path: + on the right side of the table header → Numbering field type

1. In the data table, click the Add Field button on the right side of the header.
2. In the field type list, select Numbering.
3. Enter a field name.
4. Click Confirm to create the field.
5. Check the table to confirm that the new field is visible.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: A new numbering field column appears in the table.
• What you can do next: You can open field settings and continue adjusting numbering rules.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you choose the wrong field type, delete it and create the correct one again.
• Environment note: You need permission to edit fields in the current table.

2. Configure the Numbering Type

Entry path: Right-click the field → Field Settings → Numbering Type

1. Right-click the numbering field that you created.
2. Select Field Settings.
3. Open the Numbering Type drop-down menu in the settings panel.
4. Select Auto-increment Number or Custom Concatenation.
5. Save the settings and return to the table to review the result.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected numbering type is shown in field settings.
• What you can do next: When you add a new record, the number is generated with the selected rule.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Before changing the numbering type, confirm whether the current workflow needs to keep the existing numbering format.
• Environment note: Before using custom concatenation, prepare the text or date format you want to combine.