How do I get Checkbox unchecked without loosing it's formula?

David Jasven

I have built a Task Management Sheet (see image)

When ticks "Done", I have trigger a workflow approval to another user.

If "Declined" I want to set the "Done" field to UNCHECKED

To achieve this I put this in the Done Field =IF([Creator Decision]7 = "Declined", 0, 1)

The problem is that when the checkbox get "ticked" the formula gets lost. Is there another way to do this?

Also see short video I explained it here also..

https://youtu.be/wFQSP4xWGIY

Andrée Starå

Hi David,

Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment to keep the formula in a cell when something is changed manually, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment

As a possible workaround, you could:

• Use so-called helper columns that you can check, and then the Done column would update accordingly.
• Use a 3rd party service/integration like Zapier or similar to automate if it should be checked or not

Would any of those options work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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