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Convert Json column into Text Colum

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Hello everyone,

I've formatted a column in a SharePoint list, using json, to display different text.

But now I cannot use the "Filter by".

Is there any way I could convert the json info, into text?

Hope my explanation makes sense.

Thank you.

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    Expiscornovus Profile Picture
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    Hi @smsmc,

     

    SharePoint Online Column formatting will only display a colour or a show a txtcontent label. It will not change the value of the actual column.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/column-formatting

     

    There is an option for that with the setValue property. But afaik that can only be triggered by pressing a button which is not useful for your scenario/use case, https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/declarative-customization/formatting-advanced#set-multiple-field-values-of-an-item-using-customrowaction

     

    In your case I would suggest to use an old-school calculated column instead. 

     

    1. A calculated column with a formula

     

     

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    2. The filter works fine with that type of column

     

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