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February 9, 2026
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Workfront Calculated fieds

  • February 9, 2026
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Hi,

I have created a calculated column in an Adobe Workfront report using text mode, and the column displays correct numeric values (0/1) in the report grid. However, this column does not appear in the “Values” dropdown when configuring a chart for the same report.

What I have done

  • Report Type: Project / Task Report

  • Created a calculated column using text mode:

  • The column correctly shows:

    • 1 for on-time

    • 0 for late

  • Attempted to use this column in:

    • Pie / Column / Gauge charts

    • Different “Summarized by” options (Average, Sum, Count)

Issue

  • The calculated column does not appear in the Chart → Values dropdown.

  • Native numeric fields and custom number fields do appear correctly.

Questions

  1. Are calculated columns (text-mode columns) supported as chart values in Workfront?

  2. Is there a known limitation that prevents calculated columns from being used in charts?

  3. Is creating a custom calculated field on the object the only supported way to chart this data?

Best answer by Rafal_Bainie

If I’m not mistaken you cannot use dynamically created calculated column to build a chart.
Creating calculated field is the way to go.

2 replies

kautuk_sahni
Community Manager
Community Manager
February 11, 2026

@Richard_Le_ ​@Rafal_Bainie ​@KatherineLa ​@MoniqueEvans 

Pulling you into this discussion to get your take, especially if there are best practices we should be thinking about. Thanks in advance for any input you can share.

Kautuk Sahni
Rafal_Bainie
Community Advisor
Rafal_BainieCommunity AdvisorAccepted solution
Community Advisor
February 11, 2026

If I’m not mistaken you cannot use dynamically created calculated column to build a chart.
Creating calculated field is the way to go.