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Unable to Change Column Type from Number to Text in Table | Clay

Unable to Change Column Type from Number to Text in Table

·Dec 18, 2025 07:44 PM·

hey I can't change the column type from number to text. please look at this video: https://www.loom.com/share/32fe257ea3294b5590be60370036351e link to table: https://app.clay.com/workspaces/733398/workbooks/wb_0t6i7ebJcuvdXDaMC5M/tables/t_0t6i7t9Uf5UdsMKqMF7/views/gv_0t6i7t9kqsQMMibFQuK

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Clay Support
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To change your column type from number to text, try this method:
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Click on the column title
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Hover over the current data type (Number)
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You should see a dropdown with other options - select Text [1]
If that doesn't work, there's an alternative approach:
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Click the column header to open the dropdown menu
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Select "Edit column"
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Click the gear icon and select your new input type (Text)
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Press "Save settings" [2]
Can you try both methods and let me know if either works for you?
Clay Support
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If you still need help changing the column type from number to text, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to resolve or any issues you encountered with the methods I shared?
Petar R.
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tried it already. this is not working, there's a bug, connect me to a human
Clay Support
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I'm sorry to hear you're having trouble; I'll connect you to a human agent who can assist further.
Clay Support
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Our support team has got your message and we'll get back to you soon!
If you’re dealing with a specific table, drop the URL below so we can help you quicker. Otherwise, someone from our team will be in touch soon!

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Amit K.
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Petar - Sorry for this, it looks like we've got a bug on our hands. I've escalated this to our engineering team to help look into it. We'll follow up here as soon as we know more!
Petar R.
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Got it! Cool
Amit K.
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Of course!
Amit K.
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Hey Petar- just want to report to you that the bug has been fixed. You should be able to change the Employee Count column to text.
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Amit K.
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Hey Petar- just following up here! I will close this ticket out for now, but please let me know if you have any other questions.
Petar R.
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Yep! Thanks Amit K.