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    Unique Row ID

    Hi guys

    I cant seem to figure this one out, so I would love some input on this:

    Basically I am looking for a way to create a unique ID for each Row. Each row has 30 columns of Data.

    The Excel sheet is stored in a SharePoint and there are daily entries with new rows from multiple users and the table will increase with approx.. 5000 rows each month.

    I have tried to use the =ROW() formula, but as it is an excel365 document that has new entries from multiple users, they often sort the table, which renames the tables.
    I have also tried to do a =CONCAT() function, but as this is used in a MS Flow/Power Automate setup, there is a limit of 256 characters for each cell and that causes some challenges.

    Is there a way for Excel to assign each new row added row with a unique ID? And not making it dynamic, so it does not change when sorting?

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    Re: Unique Row ID

    Typically I don't recommend using Excel to generate/manage UID. As you've found out, there are some issues (especially when you can't use vba).

    Best bet is to use SharePoint list and/or MS Flow. SharePoint list has auto incremented ID column that you can leverage.
    But exact set up will depend on your workflow and workbook set up.
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