Contact list column using a formula keeps displaying as text
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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?
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I hope you're well and safe!
Unfortunately, combining contacts with a formula isn't possible now, but it's an excellent idea!
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic week!
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Thanks @Andrée Starå, I already submitted the idea.
In your experience Smartsheet guys respond to ideas submitted? and how often...
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