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Conditional formatting list field based on multiple field values
Hi!
Can I format a list field using a field extension based on a given logic from multiple fields on a row?
Let's assume, I have a list with 3 columns:
| Enddate | Status | Traffic light |
| 1/4/2020 | Done | Green |
| 2/4/2020 | Open | Red |
The background color of field "Traffic light" should be either Green or Red, depending on the condition:
if Enddate < Today and Status == Done = Green
if Enddate < Today and Status =! Done = Red
Is that possible and are field extensions the right tool?
Thank you very much.
Filipe
Hi,
You can use column formatting to display the background color in your required field [Conditional formatting based on the other field values] as per your requirement. You would need to construct a JSON object that describes the elements that are displayed when your field is included in a list view and their display style.
Please refer to this sample which will be helpful for your current requirement - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/column-formatting#apply-formatting-based-on-date-ranges
If you are new to column formatting, please refer to this link which will help you to get started - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/column-formatting.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
4 Replies
Hi,
You can use column formatting to display the background color in your required field [Conditional formatting based on the other field values] as per your requirement. You would need to construct a JSON object that describes the elements that are displayed when your field is included in a list view and their display style.
Please refer to this sample which will be helpful for your current requirement - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/column-formatting#apply-formatting-based-on-date-ranges
If you are new to column formatting, please refer to this link which will help you to get started - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/column-formatting.
Hope this helps. Thanks.
Thank you, your answer has pointed me in the right direction.
I was able to combine a calculated column with a column formatting to meet my purpose.
Best regards
Filipe
There is actually an update rolling out globally that will help do this WITHOUT CODE! It landed in my tenant last week. Good luck - here is a link to the item in the road map. This link shows a lot of updates...but conditional formatting is the one I'm talking about. It's roadmap item
