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How to convert a fixed label to a calculated label

Joe Julian Updated by Joe Julian

How to convert a fixed label to a calculated label

If the labels on a page don't appear when a task is viewed, it may be because they use fixed values. Labels that use these values will not be shown in the new layout due to issues surrounding the display of field names.

To have these pieces of text shown, please follow the steps below to convert the label from a fixed value to a calculation.

How to update workflow labels to be calculated
  1. Open the webform in System Manager > Workflow Designer
  2. Double click on the label to open it
  3. Click once in the value field to automatically highlight the entire section of text
  4. Copy the text; either with a right click or CTRL + C
  5. Change the label to the calculated option
  6. Click on the ellipses button and create a new calculation
  7. Paste your label into the calculation name
  8. Add in a Value that is set to the Character option
  9. Paste the text into the value
  10. Click the OK and Select options until you are back at the webform
  11. You may also need to amend the positioning of the label which can be done through the control order window
  12. Repeat on any other labels in the workflow until you are ready to save the changes
A Standard System save is required for the changes to take effect.

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