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Robbie_P
Apr 28, 2020Copper Contributor
Creating a list with unique creators and easy look up for users
Hi Everyone, I want to create a list with following requirements: Enforce unique values in the Created By column: I've tried to do this to ensure each community member can only create 1 ent...
Norman Young
Apr 28, 2020MVP
Hi Robbie_P,
For #1, you can't change anything with the "Created By" column but you can create your own person column that requires information and enforces unique values.
For #2, I would consider using the out-of-the-box filter feature.
I hope this helps.
Norm
- Marc HENNETIEROct 29, 2021Copper ContributorYes, but the custom "CreatedBy" value NEEDS to be filled by the user (who can define somebody else). Whereas the standard "Created By" column is automatically filled by sharepoint, which absolutely prevent from 2 creations by a same user...
- RobElliottOct 31, 2021Silver Contributor
Marc HENNETIER I would probably look to do it with Power Apps!
Rob
Los Gallardos
Intranet, SharePoint and Power Platform Manager (and classic 1967 Morris Traveller driver)
- Robbie_PApr 30, 2020Copper Contributor
Thanks, Norm! I'll try that method out as a substitute for the Created By column and I will utilize the filters as you suggested. Thanks again! Norman Young