Change field values with formulas

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This article explains how to use a formula in a Change value action in a form rule. 

Use the Change value action to change the value of a field. You can use a formula to update values in a form rule action. Using a formula gives you more control, and you can update values dynamically. That is, create a form rule that uses a single action for multiple factors with a formula, instead of creating an action for each scenario.

For example, in a Tasks app you have a field for the status change log. That is, a field that tracks who changes a status, to what, and when. 

Instead of creating multiple Change value actions, you can use a formula in a single action.

the rule builder that shows then logic to change the value of the Status Change Log field to the value in the formula UserToName(User()) & has changed the status to &status

Use this formula

UserToName(User()) & " has changed the status to " & [Status]

This formula:

  • identifies the user

  • sets the field value

  • uses in the value of the status field

  • calculates a value for the Status Change Log field

Tip

Use the controls under the formula builder to add relevant fields and the browse functions you can add to a formula.

Learn more about using the formula builder.