It would be nice if when a row is created any column with a dropdown list was able to have a default value in the cell until updated. This would help instead of having it just blank until someone updates it (such as a not started value until it is updated).
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Hi @Sarah123
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Excellent idea!
Here's a possible workaround or workarounds
Would that work/help?
I hope that helps!
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Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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That would definitely work - thanks! I'll have to set that up.
@Sarah123
Excellent!
You're more than welcome!
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It would be nice for any type of column.
Would aslo be great to ake a default value from the Sheet summary.
For the moment I am using the Sheet Summary bit it request to use 2 column for creatig a default value.
Example in the attached file.
I tried a workflow to set status to Open if the cell is left blank. It did not kickoff. When working with support, they confirmed that this is not possible:
"The workflow will only change the cell when it recognizes the value of blank after there is some other value that has been removed. "
The point is to catch those rows where the user (me) did not enter the status. Will not be using a form to enter new rows.
So really, just provide an option to set a default setting in the properties for the column when chosing from a dropdown list.
This is actually a daily pain that needs a solution. Very simply, allow a default value to be used for any columns with column Type of have a dropdown (multi or single select), checkbox or symbol.
I know forms can be setup - this is a separate request as I am not using forms in this case. I have also worked hard to get automations setup to do this, only to be told that they would not work.
This should be a very simple request. Please up vote it!
Completely agree with Cathy, crazy that this has been an idea for years and has not been added to the roadmap. Please update!
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