Can I extract the name of a column and use it in a formula?
I have a table set up with data organized by quarter (3W20, 4Q20, 1Q21, etc), and am using the quarters as the names of the columns. I have formulas in the columns that display data for that quarter, but I've had to manually type in things like "3Q20" in my SUMIFS formula for one of the criteria. Is there a way to pull out the name of the column, and have it entered in the appropriate cells?
Thanks,
Dennis
Best Answer
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Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's an excellent idea!
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment
As a possible workaround, you could maybe add them to another area in the sheet or in the Sheet Summary section.
Would that 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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Unfortunately, it's not possible at the moment, but it's an excellent idea!
Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment
As a possible workaround, you could maybe add them to another area in the sheet or in the Sheet Summary section.
Would that work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
✅Did my post(s) help or answer your question or solve your problem? Please help the Community by marking it as the accepted answer/helpful. It will make it easier for others to find a solution or help to answer!
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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@Andrée Starå , thanks. Will do. Yes, putting the quarters elsewhere in the sheet is what I've done (in my case, a metrics sheet for a larger database), but this is kinda clumsy.
Cheers,
Dennis
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Should have been (3Q20, 4Q20, 1Q21, etc.)
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You're more than welcome!
I'll get back to you if I think of some other way to solve it
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Feel free to contact me for help with Smartsheet, integrations, general workflow advice, or anything else.
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