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Calculated column with check if column value contains a string
AndreaPJ Are you getting the syntax error while using first formula you shared in your question? Or it is not returning correct results as expected.
Note:
- Sometimes comma( , ) does not work in formula (it is based on language or regional settings on your site). So in that case use semicolon( ; ) instead of comma( , ).
- Use correct display name of your SharePoint columns in above formula.
- Wrap column names inside [] if your column name has space in it. For example: [My Column Name].
If it is an issue due to comma, try using formula like:
=IF(ISERROR(FIND("CD";[Format]));"XX";"CD")OR try using this once (with comma and with semicolon):
=IF(ISNUMBER(FIND("CD",[Format])),"CD","XX")
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Since the SharePoint site is in Italian, I have to enter the equivalent formula in Italian; Maybe that's the problem?
Bye and thanks!
Small correction - SharePoint calculated column formula works with display name of columns and not internal names.
While, JSON formatting works with internal names and not display names.
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- Is this still true if you do not edit the validation formula after changing the name?
I am pretty sure that I've had success in getting my validation correct first, then renaming the column later.If you have added a list validation formula in the SharePoint list first AND then changed the display name of column later --> SharePoint automatically changes the list validation formula and uses new name of the column in the formula.
I just tested this in SharePoint Online list.
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