How can my rows autofill the formulas when a new entry is generated through a form?

Fatema Ali

I have worked out several formulas in my sheet. Now I want them to be autofilled whenever a new entry is filled through a form. I don't want to drag them manually everytime there is an entry because I want automated workflow to follow. Also, if I drag a couple of cells prior to the forms being filled, then what happens is that when a new entry is filled it will just go on a row below. How do I autofill formulas in the rows automatically?

Andrée Starå

Hi Fatema,

If the formula structure is the same above/below the Formula Autofill will add the formula(s) automatically.

Conditions That Trigger Formula Autofill

You’ll see formulas populate automatically when you type in a newly inserted or blank row that is:

• Directly between two others that contain the same formula in adjacent cells.
• At the topmost of the sheet if it’s above two rows that have the same formula in adjacent cells. (This includes rows inserted from a form.)
• At the bottommost of the sheet if it’s below two rows that have the same formula in adjacent cells. (This includes rows inserted from a form.)
• Above or below a single row that is between blank rows and has formulas.

More info: 

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/1641473-auto-filling-formulas-and-formatting

Would that work?

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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