Countdown to future date not updating when sheet isn't opened

Bridey Watson

Hi All,

I'm using the following formula to add a date countdown metric to a portal.

=DATE(2022, 12, 1) - TODAY()

The issue I'm having is that it's not updating unless the metrics sheets that I have the formula in is opened.

Does anyone have a work around for this?

Many thanks,

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Bridey Watson

I hope you're well and safe!

Please have a look at my post below with a method I developed to update the sheet(s) daily.

More info:

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/74527/daily-update-solution-without-the-need-to-open-the-sheet-use-zapier-or-similar

Did 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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