So today I just found out that many of the lists that I've created for Projects, task lists etc. have gotten pretty bad looks. I mean... BAD. This # field should be displaying the color background of the task number, according to the task status...NOT today.
I've also used this to display website links in a pretty way, as well as some traffic lights for project statuses. Then I stumped onto this message in the tenant's Office 365 Message Center.
Turns out, this "undocumented" feature, which exists since ages is taken away IN A DAY. Thanks, Microsoft. Good job in notifying us and making the transition so smooth. I have now requested an extension and let's see what happens...
The removal of HTML rendering from calculated fields in SharePoint Online highlights how a seemingly small platform change can have a major effect on existing list designs. Using calculated fields to add colored task indicators, formatted links, and visual project-status elements provided a practical way to make information easier to scan, rather than relying only on plain text.
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