Prevent cells from changing once value is entered?

Matthew Emrich

I have a multi-contact column that I'm using to fill in other cells. The problem is, if new names are added or removed it reorders the contact list. So when extracting the name to another column, the name of the person can change which column they are extracted into. Is there a workaround for this?

For example if I remove Lisa from the multi contact cell, the original tech 2 will now be tech 1 and so on for the rest.

Andrée Starå

Hi @Matthew Emrich

I hope you're well and safe!

Is there any point it would be "locked"?

Would my solution below help?

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

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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Matthew Emrich

The data can change at any point, so that method will not be helpful in this situation.