Auto Populate "Date Completed" when Status changes to "Complete"

Jamie Ruebush

Hello,

I am trying to auto populate the "Date Completed" field when the "Status" column changes to "Complete".

I tried =IF(Status@row = "Complete", TODAY(), "")

However, every time the SmartSheet opens, the date changes to "Today's Date". How can I lock the date in that column once the status changes to complete?

Andrée Starå

Hi @Jamie Ruebush

I hope you're well and safe!

Have a look at the recently released record a date feature.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2481986-set-the-current-date-with-record-a-date-action

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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Andrée Starå

Hi @Jamie Ruebush

I hope you're well and safe!

Have a look at the recently released record a date feature.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2481986-set-the-current-date-with-record-a-date-action

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!

Jamie Ruebush

Thank you so much! I can't believe it was that simple!

Andrée Starå

@Jamie Ruebush

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!