WPS Table View Field Management on iOS FAQ

Common questions about Table View Field Management usually involve deletion impact, the difference between hiding and deleting, field type changes, order sync, and restoring hidden fields; this FAQ includes 5 common answers.

FAQ

Can I recover data after deleting a field?

1. Check whether the data in that field is still needed before deleting it.
2. If you only want to stop showing the field, hide it instead.
3. Deleting a field removes the field together with its data, so recovery is more difficult.
4. If needed, check whether version history or collaboration records are available.

What is the difference between hiding a field and deleting a field?

1. Hiding a field only changes whether it is visible in the current view.
2. After a field is hidden, its data remains and the field can be shown again.
3. Deleting a field removes both the field and its data.
4. If you are unsure whether the field is still needed, hide it first and decide later.

Can I change a field type?

1. Open Field Management under Tools.
2. Tap Edit next to the target field.
3. Change the field type and confirm the update.
4. After the change, check whether existing data displays as expected.

Will collaborators see the new order after I reorder fields?

1. Drag the field to a new position in Field Management.
2. Return to the table view and confirm that the order has updated.
3. In collaboration scenarios, the reordered structure syncs to other collaborators.
4. If the update does not appear right away, ask collaborators to reopen the view or refresh the data.

Where can I show a hidden field again?

1. You can find the corresponding visibility control in Field Management.
2. You can also use Show Field from the related field-header menu.
3. After restoring it, confirm that the field is back in the current view.
4. If it still does not appear, make sure you are working in the correct table view.

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