# Column with hyphens and spaces in forumla \[Apr 09\]

**URL:** <https://community.nocodb.com/t/column-with-hyphens-and-spaces-in-forumla-apr-09/356>\
**Category:** Discord-Discussions\
**Created:** [November 3, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://community.nocodb.com/t/column-with-hyphens-and-spaces-in-forumla-apr-09/356 "2022-11-03T08:55:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://community.nocodb.com/t/column-with-hyphens-and-spaces-in-forumla-apr-09/356/1 "2022-11-03T08:55:24Z")

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> 🙋‍♂️ **SilentDigit** _asked_

## Hi! I’m just getting started using NocoDB and have no prior experience with database usage and best practices. Currently I’m trying to use a Formula Column which references another column, but the other column referenced has spaces in the column name. Is there any way to escape the name to ensure it is read properly as a column name and not two separate entities?

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**Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://community.nocodb.com/t/column-with-hyphens-and-spaces-in-forumla-apr-09/356/2 "2022-11-03T08:55:25Z")

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> 💁 **o1lab** _replied_

#### Currently, we are improving this. Please stay tuned for upcoming releases.

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**Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 8:55am UTC](https://community.nocodb.com/t/column-with-hyphens-and-spaces-in-forumla-apr-09/356/3 "2022-11-03T08:55:26Z")

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