How can I create drop downs with selections based on a previous column?
For a product management file, I want drop-downs to be limited based on how a previous column is filled out, as it would be a massive dropdown list otherwise.
For example, if "fruit" is selected in the "food type" column, I want the next "sub-type" column to have a drop down list for apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, etc. But if the "food type" selection is "vegetables" instead, I want to see a list of veggies.
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Hi Rachel,
Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's a great idea!
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.
There is a workaround that could highlight a column with specific drop-down values depending on the previous selection.
Would that work/help?
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting
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That solution wouldn't work for my purposes. I did submit an enhancement request.
Is there a way to add headers to drop-down lists? For example, a fruit header (that isn't selectable) followed by the list of fruits, then a veggie header, followed by veggies, etc.?
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I often add dividers to make it easy to select in a long list, but unfortunately, there isn't a way to make some selections to be not selectable.
Best,
Andrée
SMARTSHEET EXPERT CONSULTANT & PARTNER
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
W: www.workbold.com | E:andree@workbold.com | P: +46 (0) - 72 - 510 99 35
Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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Hi Rachel—
You might explore the Dynamic View premium add on to see if that accomplishes what you need: https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2478391-dynamic-view-create-administrate-views
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