Jul 10, 2019 02:28 PM
Hi, can Airtable auto fill with alphanumeric sequence? For example, my sequence goes UF-3101, UF-3102, UF-3103, etc. When I highlight the first two cells and drag it down, it just repeated the UF-3101, UF-3102 over and over instead of adding +1.
Anyway airtable can do this?
Thanks
Jul 10, 2019 08:28 PM
Welcome to the community, Benjamin! :grinning_face_with_big_eyes: It works for numeric fields, but not for single line text fields. If this sequence is going to continue indefinitely, I would suggest using a formula.
First make an autonumber field, which will give you an automatic numeric sequence beginning at 1. Then add a formula field with this formula (replace “Autonumber” with the name you gave your autonumber field):
"UF-" & (3100 + Autonumber)
No need to drag anything, as Airtable will continue incrementing the number each time you make a new record.
Apr 12, 2024 10:16 AM
@Justin_Barrett , I don't see that number fields autonumber - they just copy the value when drag-copying the cells just the same as any other field type. Unless there is some other method you were describing?
Apr 15, 2024 07:12 AM
@Cody_Winchester The Autonumber field type is what you're looking for. When setting the field type for a field, it's toward the bottom of the list. Or just start typing "autonumber" and the options will filter down to make it easier to find.
Apr 15, 2024 09:18 AM
Thanks for clarifying @Justin_Barrett ! I appreciate it.