Convert to Formula Greyed Out

Craig H

I'm pretty new to Smartsheet and can't figure this out. When I right click ON THE CELL, the "Convert to Column Formula is greyed out"

• I am an admin
• I'm the owner of the sheet
• The formula does NOT contain specific cell references:
• =IF([Task/Project Type]@row = "Meeting: Once", "0", [Completed Date]@row - [Start/Started Date]@row)

Thanks for any help!

Craig

Craig H

@Andrée Starå

That does work if I put the formula in another column of type "Text/number". So, it looks like the issue is with the column type. The column type that is causing the issue is of "Duration". Doe column level formulas not work with that column type?

Thanks,

Craig

Andrée Starå

Hi @Craig H

I hope you're well and safe!

Can you convert the same or other formulas in any of the other columns?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Craig H

@Andrée Starå

That does work if I put the formula in another column of type "Text/number". So, it looks like the issue is with the column type. The column type that is causing the issue is of "Duration". Doe column level formulas not work with that column type?

Thanks,

Craig

Andrée Starå

@Craig H

Happy to help!

That was my suspicion. Unfortunately, it doesn't work with some of the System Columns.

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