Can I Convert a Name into a Contact within Smartsheets?

ParkerG

I used a formula to index and collect who the party responsible for a certain task is, but I want to be able to replace that written value with the contact information of that person. The "Responsible Parties" column is a contact list and I'd like to almost use a "find" function or something along those lines to automatically convert the name in the "Important Information" column into the contact name in the "Responsible Parties" column. Does anyone have any ideas?

Andrée Starå

Hi @ParkerG

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now to use a formula to collect multiple contacts, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit an Enhancement Request when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• Depending on how many options you have, you could add so-called helper columns with each combination and reference those columns in a Multi IF formula or similar.
• Same as above but in another sheet instead, so we'd use an INDEX/MATCH to look for the right option.

Make sense?

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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