Can a form return the content of an autofilled cell?

Jeana

I am gathering information using a form that generates and auto number for the new row. I want to pass back the status of a process related to that auto number. I have a column with the status calculated but I can't figure out a way to pass it back to specific row in another sheet. I would normally us and INDEX/MATCH function but the criteria isn't there to do that until the form is filled out. I'm trying to save the requester the process of going to the sheet and looking up the auto number to find out the current status of the request.

Appreciate any help or thoughts anyone has!

Jeana

Paul Newcome

Happy to help! 👍️

Andrée Starå

Hi Jeana,

Not sure I follow!

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s)/copies of the sheet(s) or some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@getdone.se)

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Paul Newcome

If you collect the person's email address, you can send them an Automated Alert that includes the number created by the form entry.

Jeana

Paul, that's a great idea! I'll try that first and then get back more description and pics if needed.

Thank you!

Have a great one!

Jeana

Paul Newcome

Happy to help! 👍️

Andrée Starå

@Jeana

Now I understand! I thought that you wanted to collect it on another sheet.

The automated alert method that Paul describes is something I use in almost all my client solutions.