Duplicate Value Column not updating
Hi,
I have written a formula for detecting duplicate values in the primary column of my sheet. The result is stored in a second column. Here is an abstract version of that form:
IF(COUNTIF([Column 1]@row:[Column 1]@row, [Column 1]@row) '>' 1, "YES", "NO"))
What this formula means is that if there is more than 1 occurrence of a value in the column, it is a duplicate and the value for the second column is set to "YES". Otherwise, it is set to "NO".
To test this formula, I created two rows with the same value in Column 1. The value in the second column is set to "YES" for both. The next thing I did is that I deleted one of the rows. However, the value in the second column is still set to "YES" when it should read "NO".
I tried saving and refreshing my sheet, but nothing changed.
What is happening and how can this problem be resolved?
Best Answer
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Hi @Mikhel
I hope you're well and safe!
Try something like this.
=IF(COUNTIF([Column 1]:[Column 1], [Column 1]@row)> 1, "YES", "NO")
Did 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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Answers
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Hi @Mikhel
I hope you're well and safe!
Try something like this.
=IF(COUNTIF([Column 1]:[Column 1], [Column 1]@row)> 1, "YES", "NO")
Did 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 support the Community by marking it Insightful/Vote Up or/and as the accepted answer. 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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I got it to work now. Thanks!
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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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