Hard Code a Copied Cell

Teri Ann

SHEET 1: has an auto-number field.

SHEET 2: I am copying (via automation) the data from SHEET 1 to SHEET 2. SHEET 2 already has an auto-number field.

When the rows are copied from SHEET 1 to SHEET 2 auto-number fields go into the existing auto-number field.

I believe this is because you can only have ONE auto-number field per sheet.

So my question is.... is there a way to HARD CODE the auto-number field in SHEET 1 (into its own seperate column that is not auto-number column) so I can, in turn, copy that HARD CODE number can be moved to SHEET 2?

Thanks!

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Andrée Starå

Hi @Teri Ann

I hope you're well and safe!

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• You could add a so-called helper column that references the auto-number column in the source sheet, and in that way, it will be stored in the destination sheet.

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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Andrée Starå

Hi @Teri Ann

I hope you're well and safe!

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

• You could add a so-called helper column that references the auto-number column in the source sheet, and in that way, it will be stored in the destination sheet.

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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Teri Ann

Andree,

I believe that is the route that I am taking and that seems to work. I will get back to you on this issue if there are any issues by team members. Thanks!

Andrée Starå

@Teri Ann

Excellent!

Happy to help!