Possible to return original entered value in formulas?

smartsheet95691

Hi there! I'd like to use a simple IF expression to test a condition in another column. If that statement returns FALSE, I'd like to KEEP the originally entered data in the cell. Is something like this possible?

The Unfilled column is a check box to indicate that a staffing shift is currently unfilled. If the box is NOT checked, I'd like to keep the user's entry.

=If(Unfilled@row, "UNFILLED", ORIGINAL VALUE ENTERED)

Andrée Starå

Hi @smartsheet95691

I hope you're well and safe!

Please have a look at my post below with a method I developed.

More info: 

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/68589/lock-or-store-date-value-solution-without-using-zapier

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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smartsheet95691

Thanks so much; I'll give something like this a try.

Andrée Starå

@smartsheet95691

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!

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