Question

How do I convert the Formula field to a numeric value when using SWITCH function with a Select list

+1

Hello,

I am working with a formula field that I have created to take a Select list value from Field 1 and change it into a number. Example:

Switch ( {field 1}

“Choice 1”, ‘1’,

“Choice 2”, ‘2’

)

The output of this is a text value of 1 or 2 not a numeric value. The tool will not allow me to use the following , the 1 and 2 turn red.

Switch ( {field 1}

“Choice 1”, 1,

“Choice 2”, 2

)

Using the first switch function how do I now set the 1 and 2 to a numeric value?

+28

Hey @KaCoates!

Please use the formula below. I tested it, and it should achieve what you are looking for.

VALUE(
  SWITCH(
    {Single},
    "Choice 1", "1",
    "Choice 2", "2"
  )
)

Value() formula converts text to number!

Hope this helps.

Mike, Consultant @ Automatic Nation

+35

The simpler version of this formula doesn’t need VALUE… you can do it like this:

SWITCH(
    {Field},
    "Choice 1", 1,
    "Choice 2", 2
)

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