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No Lookup format when creating column

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Hi,

 

I try to create a column that link to another table, there's no lookup format for me to choose.

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How can I create a column as a foreign key linked to other table?

 

Thank you!

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    ChrisPiasecki Profile Picture
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    Hi @feiyechen,

     

    The formats you see are based on the data type selected, which is single line of text in this case. You need to select Lookup in the Data Type drop down.

     

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  • feiyechen Profile Picture
    7 on at

    Thank you for the reply, but I just have Plain text and Autonumber to choose

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  • ChrisPiasecki Profile Picture
    6,422 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @feiyechen,

     

    Once you've created the column, you can't change from a text to a Lookup, only to compatible text formats or data types such as Autonumer.

     

    You will need to create a new column. Select Lookup as the data type. 

     

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