Copy Mirror Column Value to Editable Column
“Read a mirror column and write its value to a real column”
Unlock mirror column data for formulas, filters, and automations by copying it to an editable column.
Use Cases
Use a mirrored customer spend value in local formulas to calculate commissions
Copy a mirrored project status into a filterable column for reliable board views
Make mirrored deadlines available as automation triggers for reminders
Real-World Example
Your board mirrors a customer's total annual spend from the CRM board. That mirror column is read-only — you can't use it in formulas. This action copies the value to a regular Numbers column, so you can now calculate commission rates, discount tiers, and account scoring using that data.
Templates Using This Recipe
Client Project Delivery with Automatic Status Sync
Manage client projects on an internal board while a connected client-facing board stays in sync automatically. Bidirectional updates keep both teams aligned without manual status copying.
Cross-Team Operations Dashboard with Bidirectional Sync
A hub-and-spoke monday.com architecture where a central dashboard stays in sync with department boards in both directions. Mirror columns feed cross-team KPIs, and formula changes trigger automatic logging.
Sales Pipeline with Automatic Client Onboarding
A two-board monday.com setup where closing a deal automatically kicks off client onboarding. Mirror columns pull client details across boards, and quota tracking alerts managers when reps fall behind.
Deep Dive Article
Blog Post
Copy Mirror Column Value to Editable Column: Unlock Your Connected Data
Mirror columns in monday.com are read-only. Community Cookbook copies mirror values into real editable columns so you can use them in formulas, filters, and automations.
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