Force Comment Entry
what code could I use, in a cell or range of cells, that would "force" a user to input a comment in a certain cell based on their selection in another cell?
I have attached an example from my sheet - I would like, if a user chooses a "3" in column "sub rating", they are forced to enter a comment in the "comments" cell.
Thanks
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Hi,
There isn't a way to force them to fill in a cell, but here are a few suggestions for workarounds.
- Conditional formatting to indicate that something needs to be filled in.
- A formula in the cell that would show a message that they need to fill in the cell.
- If they don't fill in the cell, we could send an alert or an update request to remind them.
Would any of those methods work/help?
Hope that helps!
Have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå
Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Thanks! This would probably work:
- A formula in the cell that would show a message that they need to fill in the cell.
what formula would I utilize?
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Try something like this.
=IF([Sub Rating]@row = 3; "Please fill in the cell with reasoning for the rating")
The same version but with the below changes for your and others convenience.
=IF([Sub Rating]@row = 3, "Please fill in the cell with reasoning for the rating")
Depending on your country you’ll need to exchange the comma to a period and the semi-colon to a comma.
Did it work?
Hope that helps!
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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terrific and thanks!
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Excellent!
Happy to help!
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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