Column Type Reverts to Text
Hello,
I initially created a Text column with a formula to extract the Month and year from a date from another column. When using this column in a report, I found that Text type will not recognize year when sorting so I changed all the columns to Dates. I'm talking about 14 different sheets here.
I've found that every time a sheet is updated, the column reverts to Text which then results to changes in the report as well. I've seen in other posts that this appears to be a known issue since 2018. Does that sound right and is there an easier work-around by now aside from the one from 2018?
Thank you!
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@Ketch Pablo Following this as I haven't seen this behavior and I'd like to stay informed.
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Hi @Ketch Pablo
I hope you're well and safe!
Have you checked the Activity Log for clues?
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic week!
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Hi,
Do you mean clues on someone else switching them back to text? I have and I am the only admin of the affected sheets. The column type change is literally happening within seconds while I am still making updates to other columns on the sheets and checking the report to see if the updates reflect. Attaching a screenshot of the effect on the report.
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Yes, that's what I meant! Strange!
I'd be happy to take a quick look. (share too, andree@workbold.com)
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