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Update field automatically with variable, but also have dropdown choices

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Posted on by 909 Super User 2024 Season 1

Hi,

 

I have a field I auto update using a variable. Lets call this variable "statusupdate". I can set the Default of a single line text field to variable statusupdate just fine.

 

But now I have a choice field. 

I want to default the choice field to "statusupdate" but also have choices in the dropdown.

 

How can I do this?

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    LaurensM Profile Picture
    12,510 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at
    Re: Update field automatically with variable, but also have dropdown choices

    Hi @wonka1234,

     

    Are you using SharePoint as a datasource and is the variable value a valid option in your choice field?

     

    You could try the following in the DefaultSelectedItems property:

    {Value: statusupdate}

     

    If this solves your question, would you be so kind as to accept it as a solution & give it a thumbs up.

    Thanks!

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