Creating a dropdown for a particular cell

Roshni Verappan

Hi I have a Smartsheet that has test cases and tasks. Once the test case is complete the status needs to be updated.

I have a row for Status Result based on each test case and I would like to be able to add dropdown list of values for the tess results.

I found this workaround but I am unable to create multiple links:

I followed the instructions and created a new sheet with the dropdown values but if I add "Double Click to select" it does open the multiple sheets

Does this workaround still makes sense or is there another way I can do this to accomplish what I need.

Thanks very much for your assistance.

Mike M Consulting

When looking at your sheet, my first impression is to restructure or translate the columns and rows. Each row would be a different test case and each question would be a column with column type drop down list. Hope this helps.

Roshni Verappan

The team would prefer the data as is noted above which is why I am trying to just create a Dropdown for the cell.

Thank you for the suggestion.

Roshni Verappan

@Andrée Starå or @Mike Wilday

Just reaching out to see if this workaround is still possible. As I followed the instructions but can't seem to link the sheets as you have.

Any assistance is appreaciated.

Mike Wilday

Yes, I believe so... I haven't actually used this method in a while, but it should be possible. You need to link to the cell...

Mike Wilday

Here's a short video highlighting it. You'll notice that there is a delay before the content is displayed. Refresh your sheet to see the data.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jpi9SI8ws49Sk9wbkwQ8def0O6pcrWKw/view?usp=drivesdk

Roshni Verappan

Thank you will try this

Andrée Starå

Hi @Roshni Verappan

I hope you're well and safe!

Here's the original video (that you might have already seen)

I've also included a PDF detailing the process.

https://share.getcloudapp.com/kpuBzPkG

https://share.getcloudapp.com/jkuRJE0D

Did that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Roshni Verappan

Thank you very much for the PDF and video both very helpful.

Have a good weekend.