Overwriting column formulas

SKP

Hi folks,

I've got a lovely column formula doing what I wanted it to be able to do. But, it seems that individual cells in the column are now uneditable. That was not my plan!

Is there anything I can do to make the column formula apply in the first instance but then allow the cell to be editable in the second instance?

Thanks!

Andrée Starå

Hi @SKP

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• You could add two so-called helper columns to be able to edit individual cells, and then you'd show that if it's not empty or the original one if it is empty.

Make sense?

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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SKP

Hi Andrée,

Thanks but I'm not sure helper columns are the right solution...I have put in an Enhancement Request as you suggested.

If there's no way around this now, then I think a second column to define who is responsible + a workflow to alert them will be best.

Cheers,

Sarah

Andrée Starå

@SKP

Excellent!

You're more than welcome!

Yes, it's not the most elegant solution, but it works if you need that structure.

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