Forms - headings don't match Smartsheet column headings

dmittelstaedt62601

I am new to the Forms in Smartsheet, and am trying to figure out why my form field tabs (words on it) don't match the Smartsheet Column Headings. For example: I have a question listed on my Form field and the space people can answer but in Smartsheet instead of showing the question, it says column 16? I do I change that to match the wording on the form field?

Andrée Starå

Hi,

There's a setting in the form to use the column name or change it to a custom name.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/522221-collect-information-form

Label

Choose to either use the column name or a custom label as the name of the form field.

I hope this helps you!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Paul Newcome

The form fields are based on the column headers. You would have to change the column headers themselves.

MNer

These posts were from 2018. Is this still the case? I am having the same issue and was wondering if there is an update? It is easier to build a form under "manage forms" than it is from the sheet itself. Thank you

Ryan Kramer

I believe so. You would need to modify the sheet or in the form builder specify the custom label.

Ryan

Andrée Starå

@MNer

Yes, it the same, but I know that Smartsheet is working on improvements to the Form feature, so it will probably be more straightforward soon.

That said, Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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