Using Advanced Formula in Jotform Tables

November 20, 2024

Advanced Formula is a column type in Jotform Tables where you can create equations or expressions to perform calculations, return information, change values, and more.

To use Advanced Formula

  1. In Jotform Tables, add or insert a new column. See How to Add and Organize Columns for more information.
An Add Column button in Jotform Tables
  1. In the dialog, go to Formula at the top, then select Advanced Formula.
An Advanced Formula option in a Jotform Tables Add Column dialog
  1. Next, enter your desired column name.
A Column Name field in a Jotform Tables Advanced Formula dialog
  1. Next, create your formula in the editor, then select Create Column when finished.
A Create Column button in a Jotform Tables Advanced Formula dialog

The formula editor has three major sections.

A formula editor in a Jotform Tables Advanced Formula dialog

Create a Formula. The textarea is the visual editor where you create your formula and expressions. The editor automatically filters and shows matching columns and functions as you type. Select the “T” icon to switch the editor to text mode.

Here’s a list of keyboard keys you can use in the visual editor:

KeyDescription
Up, DownFor navigating column or function suggestions.
TabTo insert a column or function suggestion or entered text.
Left, RightTo navigate through the formula. Also deselects the column or function suggestion.
Enter, EscFor inserting entered text.
BackspaceFor deleting preceding elements.


Columns. The Columns section contains the list of available columns in your tables that you can use as variables or arguments in your formula. This includes all supported column types generated from your form or manually added in Jotform Tables.

Functions. The Function section contains all the available operators and functions you can use.

For more information on how to use the operators and functions, see:

To update your formula, open the column’s menu, then select Edit Formula.

An Edit Action Button option in a Jotform Tables column menu
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