If not blank then change contents of another cell

Chelsea Duncan

How would I do this formula?

In column "Status" on row 3, I need to change it to "Completed" when column "Assigned To" on row 4 is not blank.

I started with =IF([Assigned To]4) and was kind of stuck after that.

TIA!

Mike Raposo

Hi Chelsea.

This formula should work for what you're looking for:

=IF([Assigned To]4 <>"", "Completed")

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Mike

Chelsea Duncan

@Mike Raposo

argghhh, yes that works, but I should have said that in the Status column, where I'm to put the formula, is a drop down column that needs to stay at "Not Started" until the formula runs to change it to "Complete". How can I make this work?

Andrée Starå

Hi @Chelsea Duncan

I hope you're well and safe!

You could maybe use the change a cell action.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2482299-change-cell-value-in-an-automated-workflow

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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Chelsea Duncan

@Andrée Starå

The change cell workflow is only for that row, the cell I need changed is based on another row.

Andrée Starå

@Chelsea Duncan

Not sure I follow.

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)

Chelsea Duncan

@Andrée Starå

Column "Status" is a drop down column. All initially need to be set at "Not Started".

In column "Status" on row 3, I need to change it from "Not Started" to "Completed" when column "Assigned To" on row 4 is not blank.

Chelsea Duncan

@Andrée Starå @Mike Raposo

This is the formula that Mike gave me that works

=IF([Assigned To]4 <>"", "Completed")

BUT, I have to use it in a drop down column and need it to still say "Not Started" until the formula runs. So if I put the formula in, and then have to put it to "Not Started", it removes the formula. Is there something I'm missing?

A screenshot is attached above.

Andrée Starå

@Chelsea Duncan

Unfortunately, you can't manually change the cell and have a formula as well, but you could use the Change a cell workflow feature instead.

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/2482299-change-cell-value-in-an-automated-workflow

Would that work/help?