Auto Number Primary Column

Matt Rasmussen

Of the various data types a new column can use, it is logical that the Primary Column can only be Text/Number or Auto Number. However, Auto Number is not an option as of now. I would like to request having Auto Number be an option for the Primary Column.

There are many applications of intake or request sheets are used where an automatic number makes logical sense to be the primary column. Implementing this change would assist users in simplifying a commonly reused solution. I'm well aware that a hidden column using auto number type being referenced via a function in the primary column achieves the desired outcome, for example, this function in the primary column pointing to the hidden column "Request Number" that uses the auto number type:

=[Request Number]@row

But using two columns to do the work of one is just so inefficient. It should be built in to Smartsheet.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Matt Rasmussen

I hope you're well and safe!

Great idea! That would be a great addition to Smartsheet features.

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Matt Rasmussen

Hi @Andrée Starå - I thought I was entering that form, but now that you've steered me in the right direction, I've added the request. Smartsheet administrators of the world, please vote here: https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/105348/auto-number-primary-column#latest

Cheers!

Andrée Starå

@Matt Rasmussen

Easy to miss! Vote added!