I want to change the data type of a specific question from integer to text in KoBoToolbox. I already have data collected in that question, and I want to:
Please guide me on how to safely change the data type while keeping all previously collected data intact.
Welcome to the community, @mislampritom! This community post discussed previously should help you solve your issue:
But please try this out on a dummy project before you test it out in your real one.
I want to change the data type of a specific field in my existing KoBo form (e.g., from integer to text) by editing the XLS form. I understand how to make this change in the XLS file, but my concern is keeping all previously submitted data intact.
I do not want to create a new form or project. I want to continue using the existing form—which already has collected data—by simply updating the question type in the form. However, I am facing difficulties in replacing or updating the current form while retaining the existing data.
How can I safely update the question’s data type without losing any of the submitted responses in KoBoToolbox?
My queries are Keep the existing data in KoBo without losing anything and Allow future submissions to accept text input.
