Contact list column using a formula keeps displaying as text

compartido.tactic

compartido.tactic

I have a helper sheet that builds different lists of users to be then used in a dashboard using the "current user" filter. To create each list I use a JOIN(COLLECT) formula separating with CHAR(10). The result of this formula returns a text list and it will not behave as a contact list when dashboard is oppened.

If I change the column type to text, save and then back to contact list and save, the column works as desired. But when the sheet is refreshed, the formula is calculated and we are back in the same point.

I saw a 2021 thread where a system bug was mentioned: (https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/72785/populate-contact-list-column-with-value-from-another-table-with-date-condition#latest

Does anyone knows how to make this work properly?

Andrée Starå

Hi @compartido.tactic

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, combining contacts with a formula isn't possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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compartido.tactic

Thanks @Andrée Starå, I already submitted the idea.

In your experience Smartsheet guys respond to ideas submitted? and how often...