Lock Vlookup

Desertbird

Hello,

With the below vlookup, I'm pulling new employee's trainers. However sometimes the trainer changes midway through the class, is there a way to lock in the first trainer that is pulled?

=VLOOKUP([Employee ID]@row, {New Hire Trainer}, 10, false)

Andrée Starå

Hi @Desertbird

I hope you're well and safe!

Is the trainer changed in the same row (replacing the old value)?

If that's the case, please look at my post below with a method I developed that might help.

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 weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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