Automatic Checkbox formula in helper column

Anna Deschenes

I need some help figuring out how to get my automatic checkbox formula to work. I can't put it in the Done column b/c of conditional formatting, but I'm missing something to get it to work from a helper column.

=IF(Status@row = "Not Applicable", Done@row = 1)

Thank you!

Heather Duff

Hi Anna,

I think you're close! Try this in your Done column:

=IF(Status@row = "Not Applicable", 1, 0)

If you want the Done box checked when the status is Complete, too, then you could use this:

=IF(OR(Status@row = "Not Applicable", Status@row = "Complete"), 1, 0)

Hope this helps!

Best,

Heather

Andrée Starå

Hi @Anna Deschenes

I hope you're well and safe!

Not sure I follow.

Why can't you use the formula in the Done column because of Conditional Formatting?

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@workbold.com)

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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Anna Deschenes

Hi Andree,

Here's a screenshot of the spreadsheet. Maybe I can put it in the Done column, but I'm not sure where it should go. My community searches didn't get me anywhere :/

Heather Duff

Hi Anna,

I think you're close! Try this in your Done column:

=IF(Status@row = "Not Applicable", 1, 0)

If you want the Done box checked when the status is Complete, too, then you could use this:

=IF(OR(Status@row = "Not Applicable", Status@row = "Complete"), 1, 0)

Hope this helps!

Best,

Heather

Anna Deschenes

That worked - thank you!

Andrée Starå

@Anna Deschenes

I saw that Heather answered already!

Let me know if I can help with anything else!

Best,

Andrée