Request Update Flow - Include Information

GILLL023

When sending out request for Update, is there any way that the Update Page will show the Description (A Column Value) for the column that they will need to update? I know i can include it in the Update Field List, but do not want them to be able to change anything in that field.

In my example below I want to include a Description for the Row that needs to be updated vs adding in that Description as one of the Update Fields, as I do not want user to be able to change that description.

Paul Newcome

Is there anyone that will need to edit that description field that will have less than "Admin" level permissions on the sheet?

GILLL023

No, i dont believe we will want anyone to have the ability to update the description. Are you thinking locking the column? When i tested this i was still able to update, but that very well could be because I am an admin.

Andrée Starå

Hi @GILLL023

I hope you're well and safe!

You could add a so-called helper column with the description in each cell using a column formula, and then they can see the description but can't change it in any way.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Paul Newcome

@GILLL023 The only people who can update a locked cell are those that are shared as Admin or the Owner. This pushes through to Update Requests. If a person would not normally be able to edit a cell (locked or otherwise) in the sheet, then they would not be able to edit it in the Update Request.