Probably simple question re: parent rows

Joshua Rose

Hi-- there may be an obvious answer to this, but I have searched high and low and not found it.

I simply want to create parent rows that do not include the status features associated with certain columns.

In other words, most of my rows include a "Done" checkbox. That's great.

I don't want my parent rows (which simply describe the tasks which fall beneath them) to feature such a checkbox. 

How can I create a row without it? 

Thank you!

Andrée Starå

Hi Joshua,

Unfortunately, you cant! 

A workaround is to put punctuation where the checkbox is and then change the color to the same as the background. The character will be there but it will be invisible.

Would that work for you?

I hope this helps you!

Best,

Andrée Starå - Workflow Consultant / Get Done

Joshua Rose

Thanks, Andrée. The problem I run into there is I get the message: "This column is restricted to checkbox use."

How do I insert punctuation there?

Best--

Josh

Andrée Starå

Josh,

Happy to help!

Depending on your permissions you need to go to that specific columns properties and change the setting "Restrict to checkbox use only" It sounds to me that you don't have the correct permissions maybe. Are you the owner of the sheet?

Best,

Andrée

Joshua Rose

Bingo! I am the owner of the sheet. I went into the properties and unchecked the restriction. Inserting punctuation now to match the background. Good work-around. Thank you!!

Andrée Starå

Great!

You're most welcome!