Dropdown list Default value

AndrewWalter

Hello,

I have a dropdown list of 10 values, simply a Right First Time stat tracker.  So they choose "yes" if the action on the line was done correctly, or choose one of the other 9 reasons on why it was not done correctly.

Is there a way i can set the dropdown list to select "yes" as the default value?  

Thanks

Andrew

Andrée Starå

Hi Andrew,

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment in the sheets, but it's a great idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

A possible workaround could be to use a form instead because in the form you can set a default value.

Would that work?

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

AndrewWalter

Hello Andree,

Thanks very much for your response....a form isnt really possible.  It's a shame there isn't a tick box or something when you are creating the dropdown list which is "set default value" and you can select one of the values in the dropdown list.

Guess it goes into the list of Smartsheet improvements

Thanks

Andrew

Andrée Starå

Happy to help!

This might help!

Depending on your structure, you could add the value to all cells or use a combination of columns to select the default value if nothing else is in the cell.

What do you think? Would that help/work?

Best,

Andrée

AndrewWalter

Hey Andree,

Yes that might work - will try it out.  Otherwise going with the failsafe method of just keeping it simple 

Thanks

Andrew

Andrée Starå

Excellent!

Let me know how it goes!

Simple is good! 

Best,

Andrée

Samscho

It's been nearly four years. Any chance this request has made it into production now? thanks!