Using Field Calculation to combine only text

  • SpiritofGeorgia
    Asked on December 2, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Is it possible to use the Field Calculation in the same way as the condition field update? I need to keep separate fields for filtering in the background, but only want one combined field to show on the form. There is not condition that needs to be met, I just need to combine two text fields.

    Example: Title | Division | Title Division

  • SpiritofGeorgia
    Replied on December 2, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    I changed all of the form calculations to text boxes with a conditional update. The + sign between fields in the calculations was not giving the right presentation. 

  • Elton Support Team Lead
    Replied on December 2, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    Yes that's possible. Make sure to set the output to text first so it will not perform any possible calculations when the source contains a number.

    Example:

    Using Field Calculation to combine only text Image 1 Screenshot 20

    Demo: https://form.jotform.com/53356897716976?

    If you have further questions, do let us know.

  • SpiritofGeorgia
    Replied on December 3, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Wow... I can't believe I missed that! Spent an entire day fighting this. Guaranteed to never forget it in the future!

    Thank You!

  • Ashwin JotForm Support
    Replied on December 3, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Hello SpiritofGeorgia,

    On behalf of my colleague, you are welcome.

    Do get back to us if you have any questions.

    Thank you!