WPS Parent Record on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 24, 2026

These FAQs focus on 3 common question types: deletion impact, permission-based visibility, and mobile support.

FAQ

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

  1. Only the records you actually select are deleted.
  2. If child records are not selected, they are not deleted together with the parent record.
  3. After deletion, unselected child records are automatically promoted to the same level as independent records.

Does restricted permission on a middle level affect visibility?

  1. Open the related table and locate the relevant record.
  2. Check whether your account has permission to view that record.
  3. If a record cannot be viewed because of permission limits, related hierarchy content cannot be displayed normally.

What Parent Record actions are supported on mobile?

  1. Open the table on your mobile device.
  2. You can view child records.
  3. You can add child records and drag child records.
  4. For more detailed hierarchy work, use Windows when possible.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Parent RecordThe upper-level record in a hierarchical structure.
Child RecordA lower-level record that belongs to a parent record.
FieldA column in a table that stores or displays a specific type of information.