WPS Parent Record on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 22, 2026

Parent Record FAQ covers 4 common question types, including deletion results, permission visibility, mobile support, and blank field display.

FAQ

Will child records be deleted when I delete a parent record?

  1. Check which records are actually selected before you delete anything.
  2. Delete the selected parent record.
  3. Review the child records that were not selected.
  4. Those child records remain in the table and are promoted to the same level as independent records.

What happens if an intermediate record is restricted by permissions?

  1. Open the table that contains the parent-child hierarchy.
  2. Review the records that your current account can access.
  3. Records without permission cannot be viewed.
  4. Other accessible records continue to display within your permission scope.

Is Parent Record available on mobile?

  1. Open the related multidimensional table on your mobile device.
  2. Review how child records are displayed.
  3. Add child records or drag child records when those basic actions are available.
  4. Use the desktop app if you need richer hierarchy management.

Why is the Parent Record field blank?

  1. Confirm whether the current row is a child record.
  2. Check whether the record already belongs to a parent-child hierarchy.
  3. If the current record has no parent, the Parent Record field will not show a related value.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Parent recordThe higher-level record in a hierarchy that child records belong to.
Child recordA lower-level record linked to a parent record to represent a more detailed item.
Parent Record fieldA field type in multidimensional tables that shows the related parent content inside a child record.
HierarchyThe parent-child structure used to organize records such as tasks, customers, or requirements.