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This is My workflow rule

AND(
    ISCHANGED( Number_c ),
    ISPICKVAL( StageName , 'Closed Won')
)

The problem I have - currently I get an Email alert even if the field has the exact same value as before, I want to trigger the email alert only when the Number_c field changes at least by +/- 1 Number_c is a formula field on Opportunity

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  • I've tested it in my sandbox and I don't receive the email alert if the formula field doesn't change. Can you share the formula in the Number__c field, please?
    – mascot
    Jan 13, 2021 at 13:54
  • IF(ISPICKVAL(Type,"Pilot"),0,MRR__c * 12 )
    – kikalz
    Jan 13, 2021 at 13:59

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No, because workflows cannot trigger from a change in a datatype/formula field.

As of January 2021 fields that have the data type = “formula” cannot trigger workflows, and this is a pending idea https://trailblazer.salesforce.com/ideaView?id=08730000000BrIGAA0

Possible workaround: You could however base your workflow on a non-formula field, and you could even use flow or another tool to calculate/write a value (even formula) into a non-formula-type-field which in turn could trigger workflow. Btw workflows are great for email alerts but as a reminder Do avoid using workflow field updates per the 2021 Architect blog https://architect.salesforce.com/design/decision-guides/trigger-automation/

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