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How to find the LEN of an 'Autonumber' field?

  • May 30, 2021
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Hi guys, I’m trying to create a unique alphanumeric code(length 4) out of Record ID and Autonumber. But I am getting an error while doing so. Is there any way to find it?

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Chintan

Best answer by Kamille_Parks11

LEN() doesn’t work on numbers.

So try LEN({Random}&"") to force it to calculate for a string.

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LEN() doesn’t work on numbers.

So try LEN({Random}&"") to force it to calculate for a string.


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  • May 30, 2021

LEN() doesn’t work on numbers.

So try LEN({Random}&"") to force it to calculate for a string.


This is perfect, thanks.!!