Fields that can/cannot be referenced in formulas

Article number:040498

This article describes the fields that can be referenced in formulas and those that cannot.

Fields that can be referenced in formulas

  • Number​
  • Calculated​
  • Date and time
  • Date​
  • Time fields
  • Created datetime​
  • Updated datetime​
  • Lookup​
  • Text​
  • Drop-down​
  • Radio button​
  • Created by​
  • Updated by​
  • Check box​
  • Multi-choice​

Fields that cannot be referenced in formulas

  • Label​
  • Text area
  • Rich text​
  • Attachment​
  • Link​
  • User selection​
  • Department selection​
  • Group selection​
  • Related records​
  • Blank space​
  • Border​
  • Field group​
  • Record number​