Update Status by Start Date

Hi-

I am newer to SmartSheet but not Excel, however I am not finding success with a formula I think I need. I am looking to have the status auto-updated to GRAY if the start date is in the future.

Question 1: What is the formula? I have tried: =IF([Start Date],<[TODAY], "Gray")... but that must not be it.

Question 2: Can I have this formula for Gray and still have users select R/Y/G manually in the field?

Thanks so much for the help!

Christina

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Paul Newcome

Try this...

=IF([Start Date]@row > TODAY(), "Gray")

You can only have a formula OR manual entry. If you have a formula in a cell and then someone manually selects a different color, that will erase the formula and the cell will remain manual entry until the formula is put back into the cell.

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Paul Newcome

Try this...

=IF([Start Date]@row > TODAY(), "Gray")

Christina Moss

FANTASTIC! Thank you for the response!

I guess I need to decide if I want to be fancy or not.

I really appreciate the help!

Paul Newcome

Happy to help. 👍️

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