Report pulls in a primary column without me specifying it

Nikki. A

I have a smartsheet, it has a helper column titled Full Name, which is calculated using task name and parent names.

In the report section, I select the sheet, and the specific column and criteria. but then the end results shows me a column for task name which I don't want to see. I am not sure why it is showing it to me, eventhough it is not selected. It shows up as "Primary"

James Keuning

Common solution is to hide it.

Nikki. A

But why is it being pulled in to begin with?

Andrée Starå

Hi @Nikki. A

I hope you're well and safe!

The Primary column always has to be included, but it can be hidden, as James mentioned.

More info.

Work With the Primary Column: Overview and Best Practices | Smartsheet Learning Center

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/504645-primary-column

Every sheet has a primary column. This column is mandatory and cannot be deleted from a sheet.

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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