Apostrophe added before formula

Question

Hi,

I have the following formula on a hidden field in a form: =VLOOKUP(Department@row, {Executive Email For Approval}, 4)

When the row is added to the sheet an apostrophe is inserted before the formula: '=VLOOKUP(Department@row, {Executive Email For Approval}, 4)

Could someone tell me what I'm doing wrong please?

Thanks! Nichola

Andrée Starå · Accepted Answer

Hi Nichola,

@nlenehan

You can’t have a formula added to the form. It has to be in the sheet instead.

The new row will be auto-filled with the formulas if there are two rows below/above with the same formulas.

More details:

If the formula structure is the same above/below the Formula Autofill will add the formula(s) automatically.

Conditions That Trigger Formula Autofill

You’ll see formulas populate automatically when you type in a newly inserted or blank row that is:

* Directly between two others that contain the same formula in adjacent cells.
* At the topmost of the sheet if it’s above two rows that have the same formula in adjacent cells. (This includes rows inserted from a form.)
* At the bottommost of the sheet if it’s below two rows that have the same formula in adjacent cells. (This includes rows inserted from a form.)
* Above or below a single row that is between blank rows and has formulas.

More info:

https://help.smartsheet.com/articles/1641473-auto-filling-formulas-and-formatting

Would that work?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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