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Hello!


I am trying to set up a work request form, and am stuck on one part. I’m not sure whether I need to use formulas or automations, but I’ve scoured help videos and articles to no avail trying to find what I’m looking for.


I would like to have a numerical Work Order ID (basically a consecutive numerical number) added to a record field as soon as the record is created.


Ideally, I’d love for it to take this form (Year-####), as that’s the current system we use, but I’d settle for just a unique numerical number for each new record created.


I’m sure this is simpler than I’m making it out to be, but any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hi Kristen. Here’s Airtable’s autonumber field. You can combine that in a formula field with the YEAR function. However, it’s a basic solution. You may want to format the autonumber field itself to be a set number of digits (maybe with prepended zeros).


YEAR(TODAY())&'-'&{Autonumber field}


Hi Kristen. Here’s Airtable’s autonumber field. You can combine that in a formula field with the YEAR function. However, it’s a basic solution. You may want to format the autonumber field itself to be a set number of digits (maybe with prepended zeros).


YEAR(TODAY())&'-'&{Autonumber field}




Thank you! This is exactly what I needed.

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