Specify source of entry on a sheet - Form vs Manual?

Hi all

I have a sheet in which rows can be added either by members of the team, or by external people, via a form. If a row is added by an external person, via the form, I would like to build an automation to alert me when that happens (I don't need to be alerted if it's from the team). Is it possible to have a system-generated column which records the source of the entry, so I can base a conditional alert automation upon that?

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  • Andrée Starå
    Andrée Starå ✭✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hi @LisaB:-)

    I hope you're well and safe!

    The simplest way would be to add a so-called helper column (Form or Manual) and add it to the Form and set it as Default Value, Form. You can then hide the field.

    Make sense?

    Would that work/help?

    I hope that helps!

    Be safe and have a fantastic week!

    Best,

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  • LisaB:-)
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    Still in one piece, thank you Andrée, and I hope the same for you :-)

    That is a brilliant solution - thank you so much!

    Lisa

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