Add or Change Column Description through Global Update

Mike Ferringer

Have discovered that column description additions or changes is not possible through Global Update. In order to change a column description now, I have to rename and hide that column (since you also can't delete a column through global update) and then add the column back in again with the desired column description. Creates twice the work, Can we get this added to the wishlist for updates?

Thank you!

Chizu Hieida

My manager and I were just talking about it'll be nice to have global update for Column Descriptions! Thanks for posting this idea! @Mike Ferringer

ScottBaker

Hi everyone, just wanted to chime in since I saw a few votes on this.

I’ve been building a tool called Super Global Updates, and it can do this and more:

• ✅ Update Column Descriptions
• ✅ Convert to Column Formula
• ✅ Add Sheet Summary Fields

It’s currently in free to try in beta and will be free to start after that, so if this is something that could help your team, I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. All you need is a Control Center program’s config sheet ID to get started.

Feel free to DM me if you have questions or want a quick walkthrough.

Thanks!